Description
A luxurious and creamy crab brulee with a crispy caramelized topping, perfect for special occasions or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- Fresh Crab Meat
- Heavy Cream
- Egg Yolks
- Lemon Zest (optional)
- Parsley, chives, or cilantro
- Sugar
- Salt and Pepper
- Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare four ramekins.
- Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl.
- Heat heavy cream until it simmers, adding salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Slowly whisk hot cream into the yolks and strain for a silky texture.
- Divide crab meat evenly among ramekins and sprinkle herbs on top.
- Pour the custard mixture over the crab, filling ramekins nearly to the top.
- Place ramekins in a deep dish, adding hot water to reach one-third up the sides, and bake for 35-40 minutes until custard is set.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a torch or broiler until golden brown.
Notes
Use fresh crab for the best flavor. Avoid overcooking the custard to maintain its creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: crab brulee, savory dessert, crème brûlée, unique appetizers, special occasion recipes