This festive season, Jacobs is turning the spotlight onto the table with a dessert that’s as joyful as the celebrations themselves. Say hello to the Festive Cherry & Chocolate Coffee Charlotte – a decadent delight that combines the bold aroma of Jacobs coffee with indulgent chocolate and the juicy sweetness of seasonal cherries.
It’s the kind of dessert that makes people pause, take a deep breath, and smile. Every bite is a dance of flavours: rich coffee, creamy mascarpone, luscious cherries, and a hint of dark chocolate.
Designed to be the hero of your holiday table, this Charlotte is about indulgence, togetherness, and creating moments worth savouring. Whether it’s Christmas lunch, a sparkling year-end gathering, or a special treat for someone you love, this dessert promises a touch of magic.
Jacobs reminds South Africans that the holidays are all about savouring the moment. And what better way than with a showstopper that celebrates bold coffee flavours in perfect harmony with festive sweetness?
Festive Cherry & Chocolate Coffee Charlotte Recipe
Serves: 6–8 | Perfect for: Christmas or festive tables
Ingredients:
- Some oil for the mould
- 175g Boudoir finger biscuits
- 2–3 tbsp brandy
- 1 small cup of strong Jacobs coffee
- 300ml cream
- 200g mascarpone cheese
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 300g cherries, pitted and halved (plus 3 cherries for garnish)
- 100g dark chocolate, melted
Instructions:
- Lightly brush a deep bowl with oil and line the base with baking paper. Set aside 5 biscuits.
- Mix brandy and Jacobs coffee, then briefly soak the remaining biscuits. Line the bowl with halved biscuits at the bottom and whole biscuits around the edge (sweet side facing out).
- Whip cream until stiff, then fold in mascarpone. Divide into two bowls — mix cocoa + powdered sugar into one, and cherries into the other.
- Alternate layering the cream mixtures in the biscuit-lined bowl. Add spoonfuls of leftover soaked biscuits on top and press down firmly. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, invert onto a plate. Dust generously with cocoa and powdered sugar, garnish with cherries, and drizzle with melted dark chocolate. Serve and enjoy!
Whether enjoyed at a long family lunch, shared around a sparkling table, or gifted to someone special, this Jacobs Festive Cherry & Chocolate Coffee Charlotte elevates every holiday moment. It’s not just a dessert. It’s a celebration of flavour, coffee, and the joy of being together.
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