Vegan crème brûlée with caramelised pears
With the arrival of the festive season, dinners with friends and sweet moments that warm up winter nights also begin. This version of crème brûlée with a Tarwi twist is lighter, more nutritious and naturally creamy thanks to Tarwi's vanilla plant protein. A simple, comforting dessert that is perfect for sharing, with all the traditional flavour but with a modern twist and 100% plant-based. 🌱✨
🕒 Total time: 20 minutes
🕒 Refrigeration time: minimum 2 hours
🍴 Serves: 6 to 8 small bowls
Ingredients for the custard:
- 3 tablespoons cornflour
- 3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 70g cup of brown or muscovado sugar
- 200ml + 800ml plant-based milk of your choice
- 2 lemon zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Ingredients for the caramelised pears:
- 2 pears, sliced and peeled
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons butter (we use vegan butter)
- ground cinnamon to taste
- pinch of salt
🥣 Preparation:
1. In a frying pan, melt a tablespoon of butter and add two tablespoons of sugar.
2. Add two sliced pears and a pinch of salt. Sauté until the slices are caramelised. Set aside.
3. In a bowl, add the cornflour, protein powder, brown sugar and 200 ml of plant-based milk. Mix well until everything is dissolved and there are no lumps.
4. In a saucepan, add the remaining plant-based milk, lemon peel, cinnamon stick, dissolved starch and protein mixture, and turmeric. Heat over medium-low heat.
5. Stir constantly until the milk boils and thickens.
6. Arrange the caramelised pear slices in bowls and cover with the custard. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
7. Serve with sprinkled cinnamon.
