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These recipes offer a delicious mix of new and old world flavors. From the kitchens of my mother and grandmother in Transylvania to the new fusion mixes from my home kitchen in Canada. I have been inspired by the fickle tastes of my children ( vegetarian, pescatarian or whichever way the wind may blow) and my desire to become healthier without compromising taste. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I have enjoyed writing it. Leave me comments and your favorite recipes!

Thursday, March 22, 2018

GRAPEFRUIT CREAM CAKES

Ingredients

 for  servings 
4 ounces ladyfinger
2 pink grapefruits
4 tablespoons agave syrup
8 sheets gelatin
3 eggs
4 ounces cane sugar
1 pound yogurt (low-fat)

Kitchen utensils 
1 small pot, 1 casserole dish (about 25 x 25 cm), 1 bowl, 1 small bowl, 1 measuring cups, 1 cutting board, 1 large knife, 1 tablespoon, 1 whisk, 1 plastic wrap, 1 citrus juicer, 1 metal bowl 

Preparation steps:

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Grapefruit Cream Cakes preparation step 1
Line a square baking dish (about 25 x 25 cm) (approximately 10 x 10 inches) with plastic wrap. Arrange ladyfingers side by side in baking dish.
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Grapefruit Cream Cakes preparation step 2
Squeeze 200 ml (approximately 6 ounces) juice from 1 grapefruit. Mix together 100 ml (approximately 3 ounces) of the juice with agave syrup and drizzle over the ladyfingers.
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Grapefruit Cream Cakes preparation step 3
Soak gelatin in cold water until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Grapefruit Cream Cakes preparation step 4
Separate the eggs. In a metal bowl set over a pot of simmering water, whisk together yolks, remaining grapefruit juice and 80 grams (approximately 1/4 cup) sugar until thickened.
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Grapefruit Cream Cakes preparation step 5
Squueze out gelatin and add to yolk mixture, stirring until gelatin dissolves. 
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Grapefruit Cream Cakes preparation step 6
Remove metal bowl from heat and stir in the yogurt. Allow to cool to room temperature.
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Grapefruit Cream Cakes preparation step 7
In another bowl, beat the egg whites and remaining sugar with a hand mixture until stiff peaks. Mix into yogurt mixture. Pour over the ladyfingers and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.
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Grapefruit Cream Cakes preparation step 8
Peel remaining grapefruit, removing the bitter white pith. Cut between membranes to remove whole segments. Cut the cake into squares, garnish with grapefruit segments and serve.

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