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Grapefruit creme brulee in ramekins, garnished with grapefruit segments and blueberries, on a dark surface, with a spoons digging into them.

Grapefruit Creme Brulee

Preparing, torching and serving this Grapefruit Creme Brulee is bound to make you feel like the kitchen superstar you are. Rich custard is flavored with sweet grapefruit juice and zest for a refreshing twist on a classic dessert.
5 from 3 ratings

Ingredients

For the Custard:

  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 9 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice make sure to zest the grapefruit first
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Zest of 1 grapefruit

For the Topping:

  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Grapefruit segments and fresh blueberries for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F; heat large kettle of water to boiling. Place six 6-ounce ramekins (see Home Chef Tip below) in roasting pan.
  • In small saucepan, heat cream and 6 tablespoons sugar over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes until cream just starts to bubble around edges of pan (do not bring to a full boil).
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk egg yolks, grapefruit juice, vanilla, salt and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar until well combined. While whisking, use ladle to slowly add 4 ladlefuls of hot cream mixture to egg mixture. Gradually whisk in remaining cream mixture. Strain through fine mesh strainer into large liquid measuring cup. Stir in grapefruit zest.
  • Divide custard mixture between ramekins; place roasting pan in oven. Add enough boiling water to come halfway up sides of the ramekins. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until custards are just set (they should tremble slightly in the middle, but be set on outer edges).
  • Use tongs or pancake turner to carefully transfer ramekins to cooling rack; let stand 30 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours or up to 2 days before serving.
  • To serve, sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over each custard. Using blowtorch, caramelize top of each custard until sugar bubbles and turns brown (this can also be done under a broiler). Top with grapefruit segments and blueberries and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Home Chef Tip: If your ramekins are wide and shallow, your custard may bake a little faster. If your ramekins are narrow and deep, you will likely need to bake your custard longer.In the photos you see in this post, I'm using wide and shallow ramekins, and my custard took about 36 minutes to bake until it was just set. If you use narrow and deep ramekins, start at 35 minutes and continue baking, checking every 5 minutes until your custard is just set. It could take up to an hour.
Calories: 581kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 48g, Saturated Fat: 29g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 329mg, Sodium: 41mg, Potassium: 142mg, Fiber: 0.01g, Sugar: 34g, Vitamin A: 2009IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 102mg, Iron: 1mg
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