English Explanatory Dictionary

charlotte russe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dessert of custard or whipped cream enclosed in sponge cake, often in the form of ladyfingers.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɑːlət ˈɹuːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-charlotte russe.wav /ˈʃɑɹlət ˈɹus/

Word forms

charlotte russe charlottes russes charlottes russe charlotte russes

Etymology

Borrowed from French charlotte russe (literally “Russian charlotte”). The origin of the term is obscure; one theory is that the dish was created by French chef Marie-Antoine Carême (1784–1833) and named in honour of his employer Alexander I of Russia.

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