A variety of fillings for charlottes

There are many options for finishing the charlotte. Any flavor of mousse or custard would work. Here are some ideas, beyond the lemon curd and mousse, to get you started.

• Layer of melted chocolate on base, topped with chocolate mousse and fresh raspberries.

• Chocolate mousse with layers of grated chocolate, mini chocolate chips or toasted finely chopped nuts.

• Strawberry mousse (strawberry purée mixed in with whipped cream) with diced berries atop

• Vanilla custard with toasted shredded coconut in layers (for a coconut cream pie effect).

• Vanilla custard with layers of bananas and graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafer crumbs (for a banana cream pie effect). Perhaps a drizzle of melted chocolate.

• Two flavors of mousse or custard for a layered effect.

• Ice cream of any flavor. (You would need to store charlotes in freezer to keep chilled.) Top with berries or grated chocolate before serving.