Carrot Brulee

I ordered this little side dish once at a restaurant and just loved it. It was the perfect blend of sweet and savory in a little brulee-like carrot dish that has a little sweet crunchy bite from the caramelized sugar on top. So I decided to figure out the recipe in my head and try to make it at home. Success! You will love this little side dish for your holiday meal. 

Carrot Brulee

1 pound carrots, cleaned and cut 
1/4 cup dark brown sugar 
1/4 cup light brown sugar 
1/2 cup melted butter 
2 large eggs 
3 tablespoons all purpose flour 
1 teaspoon baking powder 
pinch of salt 
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 
1/4 teaspoon ginger 
Sugar, for topping, if desired

Preheat oven to 350. Butter or spray 4 ramekins and set aside. In medium pot, cook carrots in water until fork tender. Drain and set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in food processor and pulse until well combined. Add in cooked carrots and continue to pulse until smooth.

Divide carrot mixture into prepared ramekins and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until done. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired, and caramelize with kitchen torch or place under broiler until sugar is brown and crystallized. You can either invert them onto a plate or serve them in the ramekin you baked them in. Enjoy!

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