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Crab Brûlée Recipe

Crab Brûlée Recipe

Crab Brûlée Recipe combines creamy crab custard with a caramelized top, creating a savory twist on the classic dessert that's perfect for gourmet appetizers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 3 ramekins
Course: Appetizer, Savory Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 1042
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh crab meat (cooked and shelled)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt (optional)
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for brûlée topping)

Equipment

  • 4 oven-safe ramekins
  • Hand whisk or mixer
  • Baking tray
  • Kitchen torch (or oven broiler)

Method
 

Prepare Crab:
  1. Cook fresh crab meat, remove all shells, and set aside.
Mix Custard:
  1. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, heavy cream, lemon zest, seasoning, and optional vanilla. Blend until smooth.
Combine:
  1. Gently stir crab meat into the custard mixture.
Bake:
  1. Pour mixture into ramekins. Place on a baking tray. Bake at 320°F (160°C) for 30 minutes or until just set. Centers should jiggle slightly.
Cool:
  1. Let ramekins cool to room temp, then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Caramelize Sugar:
  1. Sprinkle 1/2 tbsp sugar on each custard. Use a torch to melt and brown the sugar. If using a broiler, watch closely for 2–3 mins.
Serve:
  1. Garnish with parsley or chives and serve chilled with the crisp brûlée top.