OATMEAL BRULEE WITH GINGER CREAM

Oatmeal Brulee with Ginger Cream image

This is an awesome dish for a chilly morning. I love the crispy, caramelized top and raspberry surprise at the bottom. -Yvonne Starlin, Portland, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

GINGER CREAM:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 slices fresh gingerroot (about 3/4-inch diameter)
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
OATMEAL:
4 cups water
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the cream, ginger, cinnamon stick and orange zest; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; strain and discard solids. Stir in syrup and nutmeg., In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in the oats, apricots, cherries and salt. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in brown sugar and 1/4 cup ginger cream. Let stand, covered, for 2 minutes., Grease four 10-oz. broiler-safe ramekins with butter; place on a baking sheet. Divide raspberries among ramekins. Spoon oatmeal over raspberries; sprinkle evenly with sugar. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Serve with remaining ginger cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.