Chaud-froid of grapefruit, pineapple and lime custard


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
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 1 hour 45 min.
Resting: 20 min.
All in all: 2 hours 5 min.
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Stage 1 - 50 min.
Chaud-froid of grapefruit, pineapple and lime custard  : Stage 1
Prepare the lime custard (crème anglaise): proceed as for the usual recipe, but with these proportions: 2 egg yolk, 125 ml milk, and 20 g caster sugar, don't forget to add zest of ½ lime to milk before boiling.

Stage 2 - 10 min.
Chaud-froid of grapefruit, pineapple and lime custard  : Stage 2
Once the custard is made, cover and leave to cool.

Stage 3 - 20 min.
Chaud-froid of grapefruit, pineapple and lime custard  : Stage 3
Peel 2 grapefruit, 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.

Stage 4 - 20 min.
Chaud-froid of grapefruit, pineapple and lime custard  : Stage 4
Peel ½ Pineapples, 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.
Chaud-froid of grapefruit, pineapple and lime custard  : Stage 5
Just before serving, divide grapefruit segments between serving plates.

Stage 6 - 10 min.
Chaud-froid of grapefruit, pineapple and lime custard  : Stage 6
Melt 15 g butter in a frying pan, clarified if possible.

Add the pineapple and brown while stirring frequently.

When the pieces are golden, add 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and allow to melt and caramelize, stirring occasionally.

Stage 7 - 5 min.
Chaud-froid of grapefruit, pineapple and lime custard  : Stage 7
Put a piece of pineapple beside each grapefruit segment.

Stage 8 - 5 min.
Chaud-froid of grapefruit, pineapple and lime custard  : Stage 8
Pour the lime custard (crème anglaise) all round, scatter some citrus crunch over, and decorate with a little fresh mint leaves.

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.
Keeping: To eat right now.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe20 RDI=6 %240 RDI=20 %30 RDI=4 %1,210 RDI=60 %5,070 RDI: 60 %
Per 100 g010 RDI=1 %1 RDI=0 %70 RDI=3 %290 RDI: 3 %
Per person7 RDI=3 %120 RDI=10 %10 RDI=2 %610 RDI=30 %2,540 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: egg, milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 2 people : 2.40 €
  • Per person : 1.20 €

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