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Broiled Grapefruit with Maple Cream

Broiled Grapefruit with Maple Cream & Ginger

An elegant dessert or brunch dish. Bright and not overly sweet.
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Breakfast Recipe, Broiled Grapefruit, Healthy Breakfast, Maple Cream
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 165 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large ruby red grapefruit halved
  • 1/4 cup turbindo sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 tsp finely chopped crystallized ginger
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Place grapefruit halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
  3. Sprinkle evenly with sugar and ginger.
  4. Broil 8 minutes or until the fruit starts to char.
  5. Place the cream in a chilled medium bowl.
  6. Beat until slightly thickened.
  7. Add yogurt, syrup and vanilla to cream. Beat until fluffy.
  8. Top the grapefruit with cream.
  9. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Use a frozen metal bowl to get the cream into fluffy peaks. This helps the cream to develop and hold body quickly.