Apple Charlotte by Konstantin Ivlev: Recipe + 8 Step-by-Step Photos

As Konstantin Ivlev himself says, there are a million recipes for charlotte, but he's only made the 1,000,001st version. Well, then, the recipe I'm offering you can be considered the millionth and second. It's similar to the dessert the chef offers, though it has a few key differences.

Nutritional value per serving

232 kcal

Proteins: 4 g
Fats: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 6

Konstantin Ivlev places special emphasis on apples in his recipe. He strongly recommends not buying fruit from the supermarket, but finding real, aromatic garden fruit. According to the chef, only such fruit will impart the proper aroma to the Ivlev-style charlotte.

You also need to be careful when peeling the apples and adding them to the pie. Ivlev suggests peeling them completely and working as quickly as possible to prevent the flesh from browning. If you're not skilled at peeling, prepare a bowl with a mixture of water and lemon juice and transfer the apples to it. The citric acid will slow down the browning process.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Charlotte by Konstantin Ivlev

Ingredients

Servings

Egg C1

3 pcs
Sugar

150 G
Sunflower oil

100 ml
Milk

50 ml
Flour

250 G
Baking powder

1 tsp
Vanillin

2 G
Lemon zest

1 tbsp
Apples

4 pcs

Preparation

Step 1

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

Step 2

Now pour in the sunflower oil and milk. Mix quickly with whisks.

Step 3

Add pre-sifted flour, baking powder, and vanilla. Mix with a mixer until smooth.

Step 4

Grate the zest from one lemon, add it to the dough and mix quickly.

Step 5

Peel and core the apples, cut into slices about 3-5 cm thick. Place them in a bowl and stir from the bottom up to distribute the dough evenly over the filling.

Step 6

Line a 22-24 cm diameter baking pan with parchment paper. If the edges are sticking, grease them with butter and sprinkle with flour. Pour the dough into the pan and rotate the pan clockwise on the counter to even out the surface. Now sprinkle the dough with 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Step 7

Bake the charlotte in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for 45 minutes. Be sure to check for doneness with a toothpick: if the tip comes out clean, remove from the oven.

Step 8

A delicious and aromatic charlotte like Konstantin Ivlev's is ready. Just look how beautifully the apple pieces are distributed throughout the dough.

Similar video recipe: Ivlev's signature charlotte recipe

Even if you're not interested in the charlotte recipe per se, just watch this video to appreciate Chef Ivlev's charisma and culinary skills. And while you're at it, you can take advantage of the tips the master gives. I'll definitely find them useful in the kitchen.

Interestingly, Ivlev uses two types of sugar in his charlotte, and also adds both butter and vegetable oil to the dough. The result is very beautiful and, I'm sure, extremely aromatic and delicious.

About preparing the form

Konstantin Ivlev recommends greasing even non-stick pans. He coats the bottom and sides with butter and sprinkles sugar to create a crispy crust around the edges of the pie. You can use flour or semolina. Just don't substitute vegetable oil for butter. Otherwise, unsightly greasy spots will appear on the surface of the charlotte.

Try both varieties of charlotte and write in the comments which one you liked better.

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