Jacobs shares the ultimate festive showstopper: The Cherry & Chocolate Coffee Charlotte

As we step into the heart of the festive season, a period defined by celebration, connection, and culinary creativity, here’s a recipe perfect for this time of year. It invites you to savor the moment, bringing people together around your table. The Cherry & Chocolate Coffee Charlotte is a decadent holiday dessert that showcases joy and indulgence.

A Festive Showstopper

This holiday season, we invite South Africans to experience a showstopping dessert that resonates with the spirit of festivity. The Cherry & Chocolate Coffee Charlotte combines the bold aroma of rich coffee, luscious chocolate, and juicy seasonal cherries, making it the hero of any festive table.

Why You’ll Love It

• Visually Stunning: This dessert is sure to impress your guests.
• Easy to Prepare: It brings together simple and accessible ingredients.
• Perfect for Celebrations: Ideal for Christmas or year-end festivities.

The Recipe

Festive Cherry & Chocolate Coffee Charlotte

Serves: 6–8
Perfect for: Christmas dessert / 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

1. Lightly brush a deep bowl with oil and line the base with baking paper. Set aside 5 biscuits. Mix brandy and Jacobs coffee; soak the remaining biscuits briefly. Line the bowl with halved biscuits at the bottom and whole biscuits around the edge (sweet side facing out).
2. Whip cream until stiff and fold in mascarpone. Divide into two bowls — mix cocoa + powdered sugar into one, and cherries into the other.
3. Alternate layering 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.
4. Before serving, invert onto a plate. Dust generously with cocoa and powdered sugar, garnish with cherries, and drizzle melted dark chocolate. Serve and enjoy!

Whether enjoyed at a long family lunch, shared around a sparkling table, or gifted to someone special, the Cherry & Chocolate Coffee Charlotte elevates every holiday moment. Infused with the signature bold flavor of Jacobs coffee, it becomes more than just a dessert; it’s a celebration of meaningful moments shared with loved ones.