Grapefruit for dessert? Why not! In this broiled grapefruit recipe, grapefruit halves are topped with spiced brown sugar, caramelized under the broiler then topped with a dollop of vanilla-infused whipped cream.
Updated on April 22, 2024
Yield:
4 servings, 1/2 grapefruit each
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Ingredients
2 red or pink grapefruit
8 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
2 teaspoons melted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Position oven rack about 3 inches from the heat source; preheat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Cut each grapefruit in half, then trim a thin slice off the bottom so it sits level. With a paring knife or grapefruit knife, cut around each segment; remove any seeds. Place the grapefruit halves on the prepared baking sheet. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon (or cardamom) in a small bowl. Brush each grapefruit half with butter, then sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons of the sugar mixture.
Broil the grapefruit, watching carefully and rotating the pan front to back once halfway through, until the tops are bubbling and golden brown, 7 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat cream in a small bowl until stiff. Beat in yogurt, granulated sugar and vanilla just until combined. Serve each grapefruit topped with a heaping tablespoon of the vanilla cream.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2013
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 138 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Serving Size 1/2 grapefruit | |
| Calories 138 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 19g | |
| Added Sugars 10g | 20% |
| Protein 2g | 4% |
| Total Fat 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A 1584IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C 38mg | 43% |
| Folate 17mcg | 4% |
| Sodium 8mg | 0% |
| Calcium 47mg | 4% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium 13mg | 3% |
| Potassium 186mg | 4% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
