Question: Is the delicious Charlotte Russe dessert named for a woman?

Answer: In Old English, the term “Charlyt” was used for any custard, typically made savory with meat. By the 1800s, a “Charlotte” had evolved into a custard surrounded by delicate ladyfinger cookies. The Charlotte Russe was invented by a French chef who was working for the Russian Czar Alexander I. (In French, “Russe” means Russian.)