Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
3 cup

Red Grapefruit Juice

Freshly squeezed

2 unit

Grapefruit Zest

Zested

0.5 unit

Vanilla Bean

Split and scraped

1 cup

Sugar

0.33 cup

Flour

0.5 tsp

Kosher Salt

1 cup

Whole-Milk Plain Yogurt

0.5 cup

Creme Fraiche

4 unit

Eggs

Separated

1 tbsp

Butter

Melted

1 cup

Nilla Wafers Crumbs

1 tbsp

Vanilla Sugar

1 pinch

Salt

0.33 cup

Creme Fraiche

1 dash

Angostura Bitters

1 tsp

Raw Sugar

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~4 min

Butter a 10-inch round baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~4 min

Pour grapefruit juice into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup (35-40 minutes).

Step 4
~4 min

Let the reduced grapefruit juice cool completely.

Step 5
~4 min

Make vanilla sugar: split vanilla bean and scrape seeds into sugar. Mix well.

Step 6
~4 min

Whisk vanilla sugar, flour, and salt in a large bowl.

Step 7
~4 min

In a separate bowl, whisk cooled grapefruit juice, yogurt, creme fraiche, zest, and egg yolks.

Step 8
~4 min

Whisk wet ingredients into dry ingredients.

Step 9
~4 min

In a stand mixer, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form.

Step 10
~4 min

Gently fold egg whites into the grapefruit mixture.

Step 11
~4 min

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~4 min

Bake until the pudding is set but slightly jiggly in the middle and the top is golden (25-30 minutes).

Step 13
~4 min

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Step 14
~4 min

Serve topped with Nilla Wafer crumbs and bitters-spiked creme fraiche.

Step 15
~4 min

Make Nilla Wafer crumbs: melt butter in a pan over medium-low heat.

Step 16
~4 min

Add cookie crumbs and stir to coat with butter.

Step 17
~4 min

Sprinkle vanilla sugar over the crumbs and stir to combine.

Step 18
~4 min

Cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes, until the cookie crumbs are crisp. Let cool completely.

Step 19
~4 min

Make bitters-spiked creme fraiche: scoop creme fraiche into a bowl and add a few dashes of bitters. Stir to combine. Add sugar to taste.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure the grapefruit juice is fully cooled before adding to the other ingredients.

Don't overbake the cake; it should be slightly jiggly in the center.

Use a springform pan for easier removal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or chilled.

Garnish with fresh grapefruit segments.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Modern American baking

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Spring holidays
Birthday celebrations

Occasion Tags

Birthday
Brunch
Dessert
Holiday
Party

Popularity Score

65/100