Melon Charlotte: Recipe + 9 Step-by-Step Photos

Charlotte is a delicious and aromatic pie that both adults and children love. It can be made with more than just apples or pears. Other fruits and berries, such as blueberries, cherries, bananas, and even melon, also make excellent fillings. We'll use melon in this amazing dessert today.

Nutritional value per serving

201 kcal

Proteins: 9 g
Fats: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

A simple recipe.
Number of servings: 8

Making a charlotte cake at home is very simple. All you need is melon, flour, sugar, sour cream, and baking powder. These ingredients are easily found in any home, making it easy to prepare this luxurious dessert every day.

Charlotte pie is the perfect treat, perfect for when unexpected guests arrive. It's incredibly quick to make. Preparing the dough takes about 20 minutes, and the pie itself bakes in no more than 40-50 minutes. Want to learn all the secrets of making it? Then get all your ingredients ready and get started with me!

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Ingredients

Servings

Egg C1

3 pcs
Sugar

100 G
Sour cream

100 G
Flour

150 G
Baking powder

4 G
Melon

300 G

Preparation

Step 1

Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them with a whisk or mixer. Beating them thoroughly is essential to the airiness of the dessert.

Step 2

Add sugar to the eggs and beat until fluffy and smooth.

Step 3

Add sour cream to the egg-sugar mixture and mix everything well.

Step 4

Sift the flour through a sieve to remove all lumps. Add it to the dough along with the baking powder and mix.

Step 5

Grease the baking pan with butter to prevent the pie from burning and to make it easy to remove from the pan.

Step 6

Wash the melon, peel it and cut it into thin slices.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the pan and smooth it out. Place the melon pieces on top.

Step 8

Bake the pie at 180°C for 40 minutes. To ensure the pie rises properly, the oven must be preheated.

Step 9

After baking, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly. After 15 minutes, you can remove it from the pan.

Similar video recipe: Melon Pie

Charlotte made with melon is quite different from its classic counterpart. Apples add a slightly tart flavor, while melon, on the other hand, adds a richer, sweeter texture.

To make your own melon charlotte, check out this video from the channel "Obzhora - Delicious Recipes." In her video, the woman shares her secrets for making a fragrant and delicious pie. If you want to recreate this recipe exactly, just follow the instructions carefully. Then, even a novice cook can make their first homemade pastry.

Possible replacements

Due to the high sugar content, this dessert is very sweet and delicious, but also high in calories. However, this version of sharlotka isn't suitable for everyone. If you want to make sharlotka healthier, try it with honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar. Granulated sugar can also be replaced with sweeteners such as erythritol, stevia, or fructose.

Design and submission

Traditionally, charlotte is served in individual portions for each person. It is dusted with powdered sugar and offered to guests along with hot drinks such as tea or coffee. If desired, the pie can be enjoyed with juice or chilled milk.

To enhance the dessert's appearance, you can garnish it with whipped cream or meringue frosting. This garnish is sure to wow all your guests and will also make the charlotte itself more tender and delicious.

Melon pie is a rather unusual dessert option. However, its taste is sure to delight everyone who tries it. So be sure to try this recipe and share your successes in the comments. Enjoy!

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