Croustade With Caramelised Oranges

A quick vegetarian dessert featuring oranges caramelized in vanilla sugar, topped with crispy, buttered filo pastry and oven-baked.

Vegetarian Quick Dessert Orange Filo Pastry

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1152.4

kcal / serving

1152.4 kcal total

Carbs

174.5g

per serving

174.5 g total

Fat

46.2g

per serving

46.2 g total

Protein

14.8g

per serving

14.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

100

Caster Sugar

Dairy

Butter

Melted

Fruits

piece

Oranges

Peeled and segmented

GrainsCereals

sheets

Filo Pastry

Ready-made

NutsSeeds

piece

Vanilla Pod

Split

Other

piece

Egg Whites

Free-range, lightly whisked

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Melt the sugar in a small ovenproof frying pan.

Add the vanilla pod and cook until the sugar reaches a deep caramel color.

Stir in the orange segments to coat and remove the vanilla pod.

Mix the egg whites and melted butter in a bowl.

Brush the mixture over the pastry sheets, scrunch them, and place them over the oranges.

Bake for 5-6 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden-brown.

Transfer the croustade to a dish for serving.