Description
This Crab Brûlée is a luxurious and savory twist on classic crème brûlée, featuring lump crab meat, a rich custard base, and a caramelized golden topping. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or seafood lover’s delight! 🦀🔥
Ingredients
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For the Crab Custard:
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
For the Brûlée Topping:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar or finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare Ramekins:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Lightly grease four 6-ounce ramekins.
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Make the Crab Custard:
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat, keeping it intact.
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Bake the Custard:
- Divide the mixture evenly among the ramekins.
- Place ramekins in a baking dish and pour hot water halfway up the sides (water bath).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
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Caramelize the Topping:
- Let custards cool slightly.
- Sprinkle sugar or Parmesan cheese on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden brown.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Garnish with fresh chives and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a deeper seafood flavor, mix in a splash of seafood stock.
- For a crispier brûlée, use a thin, even layer of sugar before torching.
- For a keto-friendly version, skip the sugar and use Parmesan for the crust.