What is a charlotte cake?

A charlotte is a classic layered dessert built with savoiardi biscuits (also known as lady finger biscuits) arranged around a soft filling, in this case vanilla whipped cream and macerated strawberries. It's assembled rather than baked, which keeps the sponge delicate and the cream light. Paolo's version follows his mum's recipe, the same strawberry charlotte she made for every one of his birthdays.

Do I need to bake or heat the strawberry charlotte before serving?

No, this is a chilled dessert. Simply defrost it in the fridge and serve it cold, straight from the fridge. There's no baking, whipping or assembly needed, the cake arrives complete and ready to slice once thawed.

How long does the strawberry charlotte keep once defrosted?

Keep it frozen for up to 2 months from purchase. Once thawed in the fridge, keep it refrigerated and enjoy it within 48 hours. Because it's a fresh cream dessert, it shouldn't be refrozen after defrosting, so it's best to thaw it the night before you plan to serve it.

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Paolo's Strawberry & Cream Charlotte

Name: Paolo's Strawberry & Cream Charlotte
Brand: Paolo
Price: 24.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

$24.00

Three generations of birthdays. One cake.

Paolo's strawberry and cream charlotte is a delicate, honest Italian dessert, savoiardi biscuits dipped in strawberry syrup, layered with vanilla whipped cream and macerated strawberries. No icing, no fuss, just soft sponge, real cream and fruit that's been given time to release its sweetness. It's the kind of cake that disappears from the table before anyone thinks to take a photo.

For Paolo, this is more than a dessert. "This has been the birthday cake that my mum has made me for all my birthdays, and I am keeping the tradition alive, as my own kids always ask for this cake as their own birthday cake." Handmade in small batches and freshly frozen, it arrives ready for your own occasion, simply defrost in the fridge and serve chilled, exactly as it should be.

Preparation Instructions

Defrost in fridge and serve chilled.

Ingredients & Allergens

Ingredients: strawberries, cream (milk), savoiardi (wheat, gluten, flour, sugar,eggs, glucose syrup), sugar, vanilla.

CONTAINS: Gluten, wheat, milk, eggs

Serving Size, Spice & Suggestions

🍓 Serves 2-3 (300g)

In Paolo's words, this one doesn't need anything else, just as is. Defrost in the fridge and serve chilled, straight to the table.

🌶️ Spice Level -Not spicy

About Your Cook

I was born and raised in Italy, where mealtimes shape your entire day - and your life.

Breakfast is spent planning lunch, lunch is spent discussing dinner, and every meal is a moment the whole family religiouslygathers around the table to talk, laugh, and connect.

Storage & Delivery

This dish has been handmade with love in small batches by Paolo, before being freshly frozen for your convenience.

Keep frozen for up to 2 months from purchase, once thawed keep refrigerated and serve within 48 hours.

We deliver across NSW, VIC, SA, ACT and QLD. To check if we deliver to you enter your postcode and suburb in the delivery checker at the top of our page. ☝🏻

Perfect For....

Anyone who thinks the best birthday cakes are the ones someone's mum used to make
Strawberries and cream people, the ones who'd pick fruit and cream over chocolate every time
Finishing a family dinner with something light rather than heavy
Keeping a proper dessert in the freezer for when guests appear
Discovering Italian desserts beyond tiramisu

Handmade with Love by Accredited Local Cooks

Freshly Frozen for Your Convenience

Ready in Under 10 Mins

: A charlotte is a classic layered dessert built with savoiardi biscuits (also known as lady finger biscuits) arranged around a soft filling, in this case vanilla whipped cream and macerated strawberries. It's assembled rather than baked, which keeps the sponge delicate and the cream light. Paolo's version follows his mum's recipe, the same strawberry charlotte she made for every one of his birthdays.
: No, this is a chilled dessert. Simply defrost it in the fridge and serve it cold, straight from the fridge. There's no baking, whipping or assembly needed, the cake arrives complete and ready to slice once thawed.
: Keep it frozen for up to 2 months from purchase. Once thawed in the fridge, keep it refrigerated and enjoy it within 48 hours. Because it's a fresh cream dessert, it shouldn't be refrozen after defrosting, so it's best to thaw it the night before you plan to serve it.

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Delivery Information

We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

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