Grapefruit Creme Brûlée

I’m not really sure why it took me this long to try my hand at a vegan creme brûlée., but I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was, without the traditional egg and cream base. Even though I’m a through and through pudding hater, something about the warm, crunchy sugary top and the cold, vanilla filling of a creme brûlée just speaks to me.

Grapefruit Creme Brûlée [Vegan]

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews, soaked for at least 4 hours and drained
• 2 ounces firm tofu
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons potato starch or cornstarch
• 3/4 cup grapefruit juice (Juice from 1/2 of a large grapefruit)
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• A pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for topping/caramelizing

Preparation

1. Grease four ramekins or small bowls and set aside.
2. In a blender of bowl of a food processor, combine the cashews, tofu. milk, sugar, cornstarch, grapefruit juice, maple syrup, and salt. Blend on high for 30 seconds to a minute, or until mixture is smooth and creamy. Transfer to a saucepan oven medium heat and whisk continuously until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Make sure to whisk continuously, or the bottom of the mixture will burn! Pour the mixture evenly into the ramekins and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until filling is set.
3. To caramelize the tops: After the creme brûlée has chilled, top each with 1-2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar and broil on high for 2-3 minutes, watching closely until the tops are a deep golden brown. Alternatively, you can use a kitchen torch to get the same effect. Serve.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/grapefruit-creme-brulee/