Oven-Baked Charlotte with Ricotta and Apples: Recipe + 7 Step-by-Step Photos

Despite all the craze for modern desserts, mousse cakes, and pastries, many people still appreciate the simplest homemade baked goods. Apple charlotte remains especially popular, as it evokes warm memories of childhood and home.

Nutritional value per serving

186 kcal

Proteins: 7 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 41 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

Today I'd like to share with you a unique recipe for apple pie with ricotta. This cheese adds a creamy, delicate flavor to the dessert. This Charlotte pie, made with these ingredients, harmoniously combines a soft, melt-in-your-mouth dough, slightly tart apple pieces, and a crispy crust.

Making this dessert at home is incredibly easy. It doesn't require a lot of time, as the ingredients are readily available in your home, and the preparation itself takes no more than an hour, including 40 minutes of baking time in the oven.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Ingredients

Servings

Egg C1

2 pcs
Sugar

120 G
Milk

50 ml
Flour

250 G
Baking powder

16 G
Ricotta

250 G
Apple

3 pcs
Powdered sugar

to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Break the eggs into a deep bowl, add sugar and beat with a mixer at high speed until the mixture doubles in volume.

Step 2

Add milk and ricotta to the egg-sugar mixture. Mix everything well.

Step 3

Add baking powder to the flour and sift the mixture to remove all lumps. Mix the dry ingredients with the liquid ingredients until smooth.

Step 4

Wash, peel, and core two apples. Cut into medium-sized cubes and add to the dough. Mix.

Step 5

Line a baking pan with parchment paper to make it easier to remove the finished pie. Next, spread the dough into the pan.

Step 6

Wash, peel, and core one apple. Cut into slices and use them to decorate the pie.

Step 7

Bake the dessert in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 40 minutes. Then remove, let cool slightly, and cut into portions.

Answers to frequently asked questions

Which apples are best for charlotte?

Traditionally, charlotte is made with firm, moderately juicy fruits with a distinct tartness. Apple varieties such as Antonovka, Simirenko, Granny Smith, and Mutsu best suit these requirements.

Of course, you can make a charlotte with other apples, but I still recommend using less juicy and sweet fruit. This can make the pie watery and a little cloying.

How do you know if a pie is ready?

To check if the pie is done, use a long skewer or toothpick. Pierce the pie and see if any raw dough remains on the skewer. If the skewer is even slightly damp or sticky, the dessert should continue baking.

Why does the cake fall after baking?

The main cause of this phenomenon is opening the oven during the baking process. This causes a sudden temperature change, which can cause even a risen dessert to collapse. Therefore, to ensure a tall and fluffy charlotte, bake it in a preheated oven and do not open the door.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to this amazing pie—have a small family celebration that doesn't require a special occasion. Be sure to share this recipe with others so they can create a little celebration at home too!

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