Holiday charlotte

1 (9-inch) c

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packLadyfingers (3-oz pkg)
1cupSugar
½cupWater
8Egg yolks
1poundsSemi-sweet chocolate melted
1cupWhipping cream; whipped
Fresh cut peaches, apricots
Pears, strawberries,
Raspberries, papaya and kiwi
¼cupApple jelly, melted

Directions

Separate ladyfingers and line bottom and sides of 9-inch charlotte mold or bowl. Combine sugar and water in small saucepan. Bring to boil. Boil 2 minutes. Cool. Beat egg yolks in large bowl. Gradually beat in sugar syrup. Blend in melted chocolate. Fold in whipped cream. Turn into ladyfinger- lined pan to within 1 inch of rim. Chill until set. When ready to serve, remove cake from mold. Fill top of cake with fruit, then brush fruit with melted apple jelly.

Created by: Le Petit Four, Los Angeles (C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times