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Brown Sugar Glazed Clementines with Cream Cheese, Honey and Pistachios Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (3 clementine halves per serving)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and elegant dessert featuring fresh clementines caramelized with brown sugar, topped with creamy cheese, drizzled honey, crunchy pistachios, and fragrant fresh thyme. Perfect for a light, refreshing treat that combines sweet, creamy, and nutty flavors in just 10 minutes.

Ingredients

Clementines and Toppings

  • 6 clementines
  • 12 tsp soft brown sugar
  • 6 tbsp cream cheese (or 6 Laughing Cow cheese triangles)
  • 6 tsp honey
  • 20 pistachios (chopped)
  • 1 small bunch fresh thyme (broken into tiny sprigs)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Clementines: Slice each clementine in half horizontally to create 12 halves. Lay them cut side up on a baking tray or heat-safe dish suitable for grilling.
  2. Add Brown Sugar: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of soft brown sugar over the cut side of each clementine half evenly, ensuring good coverage.
  3. Caramelize Sugar: Place the clementine halves under a very hot grill (broiler) positioned close to the heat source. Let them cook for 5-6 minutes or until the sugar melts and caramelizes golden brown. Alternatively, carefully use a culinary blowtorch to caramelize the sugar.
  4. Prepare Cream Cheese: While the clementines caramelize, place the cream cheese or unwrapped Laughing Cow cheese triangles into a small bowl and stir with a fork until creamy and loosened.
  5. Top with Cream Cheese: Remove the clementines from the heat and quickly dot the top of each caramelized half with 1/2 tablespoon of the softened cream cheese.
  6. Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of honey over each clementine half, sprinkle with a few chopped pistachios, and finish by placing a few tiny sprigs of fresh thyme on top for a subtle herbal note.
  7. Serve: Arrange three clementine halves per serving on dessert plates and serve immediately for the best flavor contrast between warm caramel, cool creamy cheese, and crunchy nuts.

Notes

  • Use fresh, firm clementines for best flavor and texture.
  • If you don’t have a grill or broiler, a cook’s blowtorch can be used to caramelize the sugar safely.
  • Laughing Cow cheese triangles are a good soft cheese alternative for cream cheese and provide a slightly tangy flavor.
  • Fresh thyme adds a bright, herbal aroma that complements the sweetness; you can substitute with other fresh herbs like rosemary for a different twist.
  • This dessert is best served immediately while the caramelized sugar is warm and the cream cheese is cool.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/brown-sugar-glazed-clementines-with-cream-cheese-honey-and-pistachios-recipe/