Recipe: Puffed Grapefruit Gratin

Ingredients:

• 1 large grapefruit
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cut the grapefruit in half and remove the fruit segments with a spoon, leaving the rind intact.
3. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt.
5. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
6. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
7. Pour the mixture evenly into the two grapefruit rinds.
8. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top of the custard in each grapefruit half.
9. Place the grapefruit halves on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the custard is puffed and golden brown.
10. Serve immediately.

Verdict:

The Puffed Grapefruit Gratin is a unique and tasty dessert that is sure to impress your dinner guests. The grapefruit provides a fresh and tangy contrast to the sweet custard, and the puffy brown sugar topping adds a lovely crunch. This dessert is also relatively simple to make, and can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

This dessert is best served warm, straight from the oven. You can also serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat. Enjoy!