The Mighty Charlotte

After binge watching Stranger Things, the major focus of this recipe brings us to 1986 and that whole summer vibe of Romantica, Vinettias, and fruits of the forest . This one is well up there but in all fairness, it’s no bake, ya can make the night before, no faff but looks impressive, PLUS you can flex at the in-laws and the kids will love it . So, what is it ???? Well it’s made like a tiramisu, but no coffee and no booze, so family friendly on the whole and it’s choccka block full of strawberries and cream and lemon curd and mascarpone and lady’s fingers. So less Stranger Things and more like Summery Things….

Ingredients

1 1/2 packets of ladies fingers

1 x 250 g tub of Garofalo Mascarpone

1 zest of a lemon

1 vanilla bean or 2 tsp vanilla essence

60 grams of sugar

1kg of strawberries

750 miles of Crawford’s Cream (available at your local Sheridans)

1 jar of Follain lemon curd ( or if you have homemade even better )

Method

Slice your strawberries and sprinkle with sugar and let to sit for 10 mins.

While your strawbs marinate, whip cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form and then fold in mascarpone with vanilla essence and lemon zest.

Lay your ladies fingers on the base of your dish, sprinkle with strawberries and juice and dollops of curd then add the mascarpone filling and repeat again, saving some strawberries and lemon curd to garnish.

Pop in the fridge over night or for at least 8 hours and enjoy!

JESS X