Ingredient Fruit Citrus Grapefruit Brown Sugar Broiled Grapefruit 4.5 (4) 2 Reviews Grapefruit for dessert? Why not! In this broiled grapefruit recipe, grapefruit halves are topped with spiced brown sugar, caramelized under the broiler then topped with a dollop of vanilla-infused whipped cream. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a recipe developer, tester, and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 29, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD See More As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings, 1/2 grapefruit each Nutrition Profile: Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Brown sugar caramelizes under the broiler, adding a delightful sweetness to this grapefruit.The grapefruit is rich in vitamin C to support a healthy immune system.Vanilla-infused whipped cream complements the fruit’s natural tartness. Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 red or pink grapefruit 8 teaspoons packed light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom 2 teaspoons melted butter 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Position oven rack about 3 inches from the heat source; preheat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut each grapefruit in half, then trim a thin slice off the bottom so it sits level. With a paring knife or grapefruit knife, cut around each segment; remove any seeds. Place the grapefruit halves on the prepared baking sheet. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon (or cardamom) in a small bowl. Brush each grapefruit half with butter, then sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons of the sugar mixture. Broil the grapefruit, watching carefully and rotating the pan front to back once halfway through, until the tops are bubbling and golden brown, 7 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, beat cream in a small bowl until stiff. Beat in yogurt, granulated sugar and vanilla just until combined. Serve each grapefruit topped with a heaping tablespoon of the vanilla cream. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2013 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 138 Calories 5g Fat 24g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1/2 grapefruit Calories 138 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 24g 9% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 19g Added Sugars 10g 20% Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Vitamin A 1584IU 32% Vitamin C 38mg 43% Folate 17mcg 4% Sodium 8mg 0% Calcium 47mg 4% Iron 0mg 1% Magnesium 13mg 3% Potassium 186mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.