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Exotic Mango Charlotte with Martinique Amber Rum: A Tropical Dessert Masterpiece

Ingredients (Serves 6):
  • Spoon cookies: 15
  • Mangoes (300g each): 3
  • Gelatin sheets: 3
  • Liquid cream: 25 cl
  • Powdered sugar: 40g
  • Vanilla sugar: 1 packet
  • Amber rum from Martinique: 12 cl
  • Mango (for decoration): 1
  • Icing sugar: 20g
  • Butter: 10g


Preparation:
  • Chill time: 3 hours
  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 2-3 minutes


Soften the 3 gelatin sheets in cold water. Peel the 3 mangoes and remove the pits. Purée the flesh in a blender, then gently heat in a saucepan. Stir in the drained gelatin until dissolved, and let cool.

Whip the liquid cream into stiff peaks in a large bowl, gradually adding the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar. Fold gently into the cooled mango purée. In a shallow dish, mix the rum with 20 cl water. Quickly dip 12 biscuits in the mixture and line the sides of a 1L charlotte mold vertically. Pour in the mango cream, press down firmly, and top with the remaining 3 biscuits. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set.

To serve, slice the remaining mango. Sauté the slices in a pan with butter and icing sugar for 2 minutes until caramelized.

Unmold the charlotte onto a serving platter, dust with icing sugar, and artfully arrange the caramelized mango slices on top.

Pro tip from our kitchen: Pair with passion fruit coulis and fresh mint or lemon balm leaves for an extra burst of flavor.

Exotic Mango Charlotte with Martinique Amber Rum: A Tropical Dessert Masterpiece