topic Re: Charlotte Russe in Community Chat

Charlotte Russe

Queen of shop — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:21:50 GMT

Not really sure where to post this so I went with Community Chat. More traffic to see it. If anyone can answer this question, it is all of you here. You people are a wealth of information that I am always grateful for.

So, does anyone remember the dessert Charlotte Russe? A piece of sponge cake topped with whipped cream and a cherry on top? It was served in a cardboard push up cup. I have no idea where I can find the cups. Amazon doesn't have them, or maybe I am not searching properly. I checked two restaurant sites and still to no avail. If anyone can help me I would sure appreciate it.

TIA

Re: Charlotte Russe

vcvc — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:30:36 GMT

Try" clickamericana.com " There is her recipe for spongecake

Re: Charlotte Russe

Queen of shop — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:44:54 GMT

Thank you. What a lovely site. I never knew it existed. I'm just trying to find the individual cardboard cups for single servings. I did, however, buy a Charlotte pan on Amazon a few months back to make a pumpkin Charlotte for Thanksgiving. Turned out nice. Wish I can just find the cups. Thanks again.

Re: Charlotte Russe

Tori3569 — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:25:27 GMT

I'm so glad you posted your question. Charlotte Russe was a favorite of my Dad's from when he was a kid in Brooklyn. He remembered it so fondly. Ironically, today is his birthday and I was missing him so much. It made me smile when I saw your post.

Anyway, I did a search and couldn't find the cups anywhere, but there is a bakery that still sells them. Maybe they will tell you where they get the push up cups from. Good luck! It is called Holtermann's : 718-984-7095.

Re: Charlotte Russe

January121 — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:31:53 GMT

WOW! you brought back memories .... I can actually taste one in my mind right now .... I sure wish I had one in front of me to devour...... YUM YUM YUM!!

Sorry, I have no idea where you can get the cardboard cups ... my only suggestion is to find a bakery that still makes the Charlotte Russe & ask them if they will sell you some of the cups .... GOOD LUCK & ENJOY !!!!!!

Re: Charlotte Russe

IamMrsG — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:41:31 GMT

@Queen of shop

If you could "make do" with these, Amazon calls them "cake pop shooters (push pops)."

Re: Charlotte Russe

Queen of shop — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:11:53 GMT

Thank you so much! I will call Holtermann's. I will give it a try. I would like to make a bunch, for "hopefully", fingers crossed, a summer birthday celebration. I grew up with Charlotte Russe too. Such a nostalgic treat.

I believe that my post brought your dad back to you on his birthday, no less, to say hi. Made me so happy to hear that you smiled. The world works in mysterious ways.

Re: Charlotte Russe

Queen of shop — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:15:59 GMT

Hi and thank you. I did see these on Amazon. I'm still trying to search out the cardboard ones though. More authentic. If all else fails, I will get them. I have until summer to figure this out.

Re: Charlotte Russe

Queen of shop — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:35:15 GMT

@January121 wrote:
WOW! you brought back memories .... I can actually taste one in my mind right now .... I sure wish I had one in front of me to devour...... YUM YUM YUM!!

Sorry, I have no idea where you can get the cardboard cups ... my only suggestion is to find a bakery that still makes the Charlotte Russe & ask them if they will sell you some of the cups .... GOOD LUCK & ENJOY !!!!!!

I wish I had one in front of me too! lol

Re: Charlotte Russe

AKgirl2 — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 07:43:46 GMT

@Queen of shop ~ Burke Supply, Brooklyn based supply paper company. Supposedly where Holtermans bakery gets their push-up cups for their Charlotte Russe.

I googled Charlotte Russe.

Good luck!

ETA ~ There was no phone number given.

Re: Charlotte Russe

Flatbush — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 07:45:11 GMT

Oh yes, I certainly remember them. Sorry, I don't know where to get the containers for them. If you can find them, the rest will be easy. Wonder if you searched Brooklyn Italian Bakeries you might find some help?

Re: Charlotte Russe

NicksmomESQ — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:48:07 GMT

OMG!! I grew up in Brooklyn eating them. I loved Charlotte Russe.My Grandma used to buy me Charlotte Russe & Jelly doughnuts every week.
Thanks for the memory. I haven't thought about it in forever!!

Re: Charlotte Russe

Mimi 1883 — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:31:27 GMT

@Queen of shop - I just Googled "Charlotte Russe Recipe on The Great British Baking Show." I remembered the show had an episode with this dessert. There are recipes and a video also.

Re: Charlotte Russe

Flatbush — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:29:04 GMT

@Mimi 1883 wrote:
@Queen of shop - I just Googled "Charlotte Russe Recipe on The Great British Baking Show." I remembered the show had an episode with this dessert. There are recipes and a video also.

That's amazing . It's fame has spread to Great Britain from Brooklyn NY!