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5 from 10 votes

Grapefruit Breakfast Brûlée

This easy Grapefruit Breakfast Brûlée is a delicious, lightly sweetened citrus treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert! (No blow torch? No problem!) 
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 74kcal
Author: Sarah Trenalone

Ingredients

  • 1 grapefruit
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (white, brown, or raw)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt (optional)

Instructions

  • Halve grapefruit.  Remove any obvious seeds.  
  • Use a paring knife or grapefruit knife to cut along the skin and detach the fruit from the skin.  Use the knife to cut the grapefruit flesh into sections.
  • Divide the sugar and salt between the two grapefruit halves.  
  • Kitchen Torch: Use the torch to burn the sugar.  Serve immediately.
    Broiler: Place grapefruit on a baking sheet.  Move an oven rack to the top of your oven, and slide the baking sheet into the oven.  Broil grapefruit for 4-5 minutes, until the sugar is melted and crunchy. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe Variations:
  • Try this with other tart fruit like pineapple
  • Add fruit to a bowl of oatmeal, and then top with sugar and torch or broil the sugar.  (If using a broiler, make sure you've used an oven-safe bowl.)

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1415IU | Vitamin C: 38.4mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.1mg