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Grapefruit Crème Brûlée Tart

A silky citrus custard tart infused with fresh grapefruit and finished with a crisp caramelized sugar topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tart Crust
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1-2 tbsp cold water
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Grapefruit Custard Filling
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 tbsp grapefruit zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Brûlée Topping
  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  3. Add egg yolk and cold water to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll dough and press into tart pan. Blind bake 15 minutes then bake 8–10 minutes more.
  5. Heat cream until steaming.
  6. Whisk egg yolks and sugar, then slowly add warm cream.
  7. Stir in grapefruit juice, zest, vanilla, and salt. Strain mixture.
  8. Pour custard into crust and bake 25–30 minutes until just set.
  9. Chill tart at least 2 hours.
  10. Sprinkle sugar evenly on top and torch until caramelized.

Notes

Torch the sugar topping just before serving for the best crunchy texture.