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How To Make Grapefruit Brulee

A delightful dessert that combines the tartness of grapefruit with a sweet, caramelized sugar topping.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Fruits

  • 1 whole grapefruit (halved crosswise)
  • 2 Tbsp sugar

Toppings

  • coarse sea salt to serve
  • mascarpone to serve
  • pistachios to serve

Instructions
 

  • Trim the peel off the bottom of each grapefruit half to sit upright and loosen segments.
  • Place cut side down on paper towels for 5-10 minutes to remove moisture.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar on each half and use a kitchen torch to caramelize.
  • While hot, sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  • Let cool, then serve with mascarpone and chopped pistachios.

Notes

For a more intense flavor, use a flavored sugar or add a splash of vanilla extract.
Keyword grapefruit