charlotte russe UK /ˈʃɑːlət ˈɹuːs/US /ˈʃɑɹlət ˈɹus/ noun1 •A dessert of custard or whipped cream enclosed in sponge cake, often in the form of ladyfingers.But people don't think of training cooks, though they train ballet-girls, sempstresses, and bonnet-makers. A good Charlotte Russe is a higher effort of talent than a bonnet. — 1867 formscharlotte russes · charlottes russe · charlottes russes