Ruby Grapefruit Creme Brulee

Prep: 15 Mins

Cook: 30 Mins

Serves: 4

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Ruby Grapefruit Creme Brulee

Ingredients:

Ruby Grapefruit Creme Brulee

5 egg yolks

50g caster sugar

500ml pure cream

1 tbsp ruby grapefruit zest

Basil Salsa

1 ruby grapefruit

1 small sprig of fresh basil

2 tbsp caster sugar

Method:

Ruby Grapefruit Creme Brulee

Preheat oven to 160°C/ 140°C (fan forced)
Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy, set aside
Place the cream and ruby grapefruit zest into a saucepan and gently heat
Strain the cream mixture into a bowl and then add to the egg yolk and sugar mixture. Pour into four individual oven proof ( one cup capacity ) ramekins and place into a baking dish. Pour hot water into the baking dish until the water comes half way up the individual dishes
Cook in the oven for 20 minutes or until just set
To finish the brulee, dust the tops with pure icing sugar and place under the oven grill or burn with a torch until golden

Basil Salsa

Remove all the skin and pith from the flesh of the grapefruit and finely dice. Place into a bowl and add the shredded basil and sugar
Gently mix together. Serve a small amount of the ruby grapefruit and basil salsa beside the brulee