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
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 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 None; Pure Vanilla Extract, 1 teaspoon None; Almond Extract, 1/2 teaspoon None; Slivered Almonds, 1/4 cup lightly toasted; Orange Zest, from one orange None; Ground Cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon None; Fresh Mint Leaves, for garnish None; Extra Sugar, as required for sprinkling; Salt, 1/2 teaspoon None; Vegetable Oil, as necessary for roasting

Category Dessert

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style Spanish

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: November 26, 2024

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.

Additional

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!