Pomegranate Brûlée

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Pomegranate brûlée with caramelized sugar. A creamy, low-protein, nut-free dessert that's both elegant and tasty
Meal TypeDessert 
DietsLow protein, Nut free 
Ingredients
Yield:
4 servings
  • ½ cup light sour cream
  • ½ cup plain cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
two creme brulees with pomegranate seeds on top
Directions
Prep: 25 min, Cook: 5 min, Total: 30 min
  1. Preheat oven to broil
  2. In a small bowl, beat together the sour cream, cream cheese, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and cinnamon for about 4 minutes or until the mixture is very smooth and fluffy.
  3. Evenly divide the pomegranates among 4 (4-ounce) ramekins.
  4. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the pomegranates and smooth the tops.
  5. Store the ramekins in the refrigerator, covered, until you are ready to serve the dessert.
  6. Sprinkle ½ tablespoon brown sugar evenly over each ramekin.
  7. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and broil 4 inches from the heating element until the sugar is caramelized and golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven. Let the brûlées sit for 1 minute and serve.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories...186 
  • Fat...8 g 
  • Carbohydrates...26 g 
  • Sodium...131 mg 
  • Protein...4 g  
  • Calcium...101 mg  
  • Potassium...257 mg 
  • Phosphorus...80 mg 

This recipe was adapted from Zogheib S. The Renal Diet Cookbook. Rockridge Press, CA; 2015.