Grapefruit Brulee

Name: Grapefruit Brulee
Ingredients: 2 large red grapefruits, at room temperature; 8 teaspoons dark rum; 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits; 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon fine salt

7 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 large red grapefruits, at room temperature
8 teaspoons dark rum
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon fine salt

Directions

1

Position a rack in the upper third of the oven.
2

Preheat the broiler to high.
3

Halve each grapefruit, then loosen the segments by cutting along the membranes with a paring or grapefruit knife.
4

Drizzle 2 teaspoons of rum evenly over each half.
5

In a small bowl, combine the butter, sugar, flour, allspice, and salt.
6

Using your fingertips, pinch the ingredients together until the mixture forms soft crumbs.
7

Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the cut grapefruits.
8

Place grapefruits on a broiler pan, and broil until the crumbs are lightly browned, bubbling, and shiny, about 7 minutes.
9

Serve immediately or cooled slightly.
10

Cook's Note: Serve these for dessert at either dinner or brunch.
11

217 calories 6 grams total fat 4 grams saturated fat 36 grams carbohydrates