This holiday season, Jacobs invites South Africans to savour the moment with a showstopping holiday dessert that brings joy straight to the table. The Jacobs Festive Cherry & Chocolate Coffee Charlotte is a decadent creation that combines the bold aroma of Jacobs coffee with rich chocolate and juicy seasonal cherries.
Designed to be the hero of any festive table, this modern twist on a beloved classic is all about togetherness and indulgence, the true essence of holiday celebrations. Infused with the rich flavour of strong Jacobs coffee, layered with mascarpone cream and studded with ripe cherries, every bite delivers the perfect balance of warmth, richness, and refreshing fruit.
Whether for Christmas, year-end celebrations, or any special occasion that calls for a little magic, this Charlotte elevates festive moments and showcases the role of Jacobs coffee in creating memorable experiences.
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:
- 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).
- Whip cream until stiff and fold in mascarpone. Divide into two bowls — mix cocoa + powdered sugar into one, and cherries into the other.
- 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.
- 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 Jacobs Festive Cherry & Chocolate Coffee Charlotte elevates every holiday moment. Infused with the signature bold flavour of Jacobs coffee, it’s more than a dessert, it’s a celebration of meaningful moments shared with loved ones.