Description
This Fig Pistachio Oatmeal Brûlée transforms boring old oatmeal into a breakfast worthy of a dessert menu with rich flavors, crunchy textures & a crackly brûlée crust.
Ingredients
Units
OATMEAL
- Gluten Free oats - 1 cup
- water - 2 cups
- salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- cream of coconut - 1/2 cup
FIG COMPOTE
- butter - 2 tablespoons
- brown sugar - 1-2 tablespoons
- cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
- cardamom - 1/2 teaspoon
- nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
- figs - 4-6 quartered
- maple syrup - 3-4 tablespoons
- granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
- pistachios - 1/3 cup (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spread the pistachios evenly on one baking sheet and the oats evenly on a separate baking sheet. Toast the oats for for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- During the final 8-10 minutes of baking, add the baking sheet with the pistachios and continue baking both until the oats start to brown slightly and there is a nutty aroma.
- Remove from oven and set aside. Once the pistachios have cooled, roughly chop them and reserve for later.
- Bring the water and oats to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the salt and cream of coconut. Cook over medium heat for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- FIG COMPOTE
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.
- Melt the butter over low heat in a sauté pan. When butter starts to brown, add the quartered figs and swirl them around in the butter. Sprinkle the spice mix over the figs and toss to coat evenly.
- Sauté for a few minutes until the juices begin to caramelize.
- Gently mix in the oats and stir in the maple syrup.
- Brûlée
- Divide the oatmeal between 4 (1 cup capacity) torch-safe ramekins.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar over each ramekin of oatmeal. Using a culinary torch, gently melt the sugar until a candied crunchy brûlée crust forms.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and fresh figs.
- Enjoy in the comfort of your warm and cozy bed.
Notes
If you do not have a culinary touch readily available,broiling the oatmeal in the oven for 3-5 minutes will make for a crunchy brûlée just as well as the torch. Any combination of fruits & nuts can be substituted. I suspect a rum laced banana walnut version would be incredible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes