Imagine a plate with two halves of gently roasted kohlrabi, topped with a dollop of orange-almond creme. The kohlrabi, caramelized and golden-brown, form a harmonious colour contrast with the vibrant orange creme studded with chunks of chopped almonds. The dish is garnished with fresh mint leaves and a sprinkling of powdered sugar, looking as enticing as it tastes.

Roasted Kohlrabi with Orange-Almond Creme

Name: Roasted Kohlrabi with Orange-Almond Creme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 medium size Kohlrabi peeled and halved; 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar for roasting; 1/2 cup Orange Juice freshly squeezed; 1 cup Heavy Cream; 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract; 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract; 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds lightly toasted; from one orange Orange Zest; 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; for garnish Fresh Mint Leaves; as required Extra Sugar for sprinkling; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; as necessary Vegetable Oil for roasting

A sweet and tangy Spanish-influenced dessert

Category Dessert

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style Spanish

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · November 26, 2024

A little about this dish

Inspired by Spanish cuisine, the primary star of this dessert is the Kohlrabi, a nutrient-dense powerhouse. When tenderly roasted they become sweet, balancing the bitter taste and then paired with a traditional Spanish-flavored Orange-almond creme, this dessert is unboring and utterly delicious.

Ingredients (for 4)

Kohlrabi — 2 medium size — peeled and halved
Granulated sugar — 1/2 cup — for roasting
Orange juice — 1/2 cup — freshly squeezed
Heavy cream — 1 cup
Pure vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon
Almond extract — 1/2 teaspoon
Slivered almonds — 1/4 cup — lightly toasted
Orange zest — from one orange
Ground cinnamon — 1/4 teaspoon
Fresh mint leaves — for garnish
Extra sugar — as required — for sprinkling
Salt — 1/2 teaspoon
Vegetable oil — as necessary — for roasting

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🌡️🕰️

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 — 🥬🧂🌡️

Place the kohlrabi halves on a baking sheet, drizzle them with oil and sprinkle them with sugar and salt. Roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until caramelized and tender.
Step 3 — 🍊🥛🍨

Combine the cream, orange juice, vanilla and almond extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once simmering, remove from heat and stir in the slivered almonds and orange zest.
Step 4 — 🥬🍨🍽️

Distribute the roasted kohlrabi onto 4 separate dessert plates. Spoon the orange-almond cream over each kohlrabi half. Garnish each with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, a few mint leaves, and a light dusting of powdered sugar. Serve warm.

A final fox tip

If you prefer a punchier flavor, use a greater amount of orange zest. Kohlrabi is not a common dessert ingredient; hence its appearance in this dessert is sure to surprise and delight anyone who tries it. This dish is a wonderful way to expose children to unfamiliar vegetables and show them that everything, even an odd-looking vegetable like the kohlrabi, has the potential to be delicious!