Chaud-froid of grapefruit, pineapple and lime custard
Cold grapefruit quarters with slices of hot caramelized pineapple, lime custard (crème anglaise) and citrus crunch.
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Last modified on: December 20th 2010
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
3 grapefruits - 2
1 pineapple - 3
2 tablespoons brown sugar - 4
3 egg yolks - 5
250 ml milk - 6
35 g caster sugar - 7
10 g Vanilla sugar - 8
1 lime - 9
a little fresh mint leaves (optional) - 10
1 tablespoon Citrus crunch (optional) - 11
30 g butter - Total weight: 3,560 grams
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Time required
| Preparation | Resting | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour 45 min. | 20 min. | 2 hours 5 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 50 min.
Prepare the lime custard (crème anglaise): proceed as for the usual recipe, but with these proportions: 3 egg yolks, 250 ml milk, and 35 g caster sugar, don't forget to add zest of 1 lime to milk before boiling.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Once the custard is made, cover and leave to cool.
Stage 3 - 20 min.
Peel 3 grapefruits, you need about 6 segments per guest.
Place the segments on a rack over a plate, sprinkle with sugar, and leave at room temperature. This is so that the grapefruit does not produce too much juice when the dessert is finally assembled.
Place the segments on a rack over a plate, sprinkle with sugar, and leave at room temperature. This is so that the grapefruit does not produce too much juice when the dessert is finally assembled.
Stage 4 - 20 min.
Peel 1 pineapple, cut into quarters lengthways, then into slices approximately 1/2 cm (1/4 inch) thick. You should obtain 6 pieces by guest.
Stage 5 - 5 min.
Just before serving, divide grapefruit segments between serving plates.
Stage 6 - 10 min.
Stage 7 - 5 min.
Put a piece of pineapple beside each grapefruit segment.
Stage 8 - 5 min.
Pour the lime custard (crème anglaise) all round, scatter some citrus crunch over, and decorate with a little fresh mint leaves.
Serve immediately.
Serve immediately.
Remarks
For complete success in this recipe there should be a contrast between the cold grapefruit and custard, and hot pineapple.
If you don't have citrus crunch, you could add a pinch of cococa powder instead, and/or flaked almonds.
If you don't have citrus crunch, you could add a pinch of cococa powder instead, and/or flaked almonds.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 4.86 €
- Per person : 1.22 €
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Milk: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Prune Far, Bonnevaux apple tart, Polenta, Chocolate tart, How to heat milk without it catching on the bottom of the pan, ... All |
| Caster sugar: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Pitta bread, Crêpes Suzette, Peach and verbena feuilleté, Quick bramble jelly, Finger biscuits, ... All |
| Butter: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée), Sandwich bread, Pesto crackers, Lime confectioner's custard (pastry cream), Bonnevaux apple tart, ... All |
 | Vanilla sugar: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Tarte Normande, Pistachio tiramisu, Apple Pie, Génoise (Genoa sponge), Hot chocolate, ... All |
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