Chocolate Cherry Charlottes Recipe

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Chocolate Cherry Charlottes
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  1. Bring cherries, kirsch, and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in almond extract.
  4. Heat cream, chocolate, and a pinch of salt in another small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted and smooth, about 3 minutes.
  5. REmove from heat and add 1 TBS butter, stirring until incorporated, then stir in cooked cherries with any liquid.
  6. Transfer to a metal bowl and freeze, stirring occasionally, until firm, but not frozen solid, about 2 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 350*F.
  8. Cut out 12, 2 inch rounds from bread slices with a cookie cutter,then cut 42 (2 by 1 1/2 inch) rectangles from trimmings and remaining slices.
  9. Spread 1 side of each round and rectangle with some of the remaining butter.
  10. Put 6 rounds, buttered sides down, into 6 (5 to 6 oz) charlotte molds, or ramekins, and line sides with rectangles (5 to 7 per mold), buttered sides against mold, arranging them vertically and slightly overlapping, pressing gently to adhere.
  11. Trim any overhang flush with rims.
  12. Divide filling among molds and top with 6 remaining bread rounds, buttered sides up, pressing gently to fit inside bread rim.
  13. Bake charlottes in molds on a baking sheet in middle of oven until bread is golden, about 25 minutes.
  14. Cool 5 minutes, then invert plates over charlottes and invert onto plates.
  15. Serve warm with lightly sweetened whipped cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 556.1 Kcal (2328 kJ)
Calories from fat 236.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.33g 41%
Cholesterol 109.95mg 37%
Sodium 580.39mg 24%
Potassium 171.85mg 4%
Total Carbs 70.18g 23%
Sugars 14.83g 59%
Dietary Fiber 2.94g 12%
Protein 12.72g 25%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 126.6mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 298.48 Kcal (1250 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.13g 41%
Cholesterol 59.01mg 37%
Sodium 311.51mg 24%
Potassium 92.24mg 4%
Total Carbs 37.67g 23%
Sugars 7.96g 59%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 12%
Protein 6.82g 25%
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 67.9mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.7
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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