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Easy Crab Brulee Recipe

Elegant Easy Crab Brulee Recipe for a Gourmet Delight

This Easy Crab Brulee Recipe brings sophistication with rich crab and creamy custard for a gourmet appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 individual servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Ingredients
  • 1 cup Fresh lump crab meat Pick over for any shells
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 4 large Egg yolks Fresh yolks yield the best results
  • 1 medium Shallot Can be replaced with finely minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh chives Dried chives may be used but with less impact
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Yellow mustard can be a convenient substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Adjust amount to your taste or omit for milder preferences
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to personal preference
  • to taste White pepper Adjust according to personal preference
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar Critical for achieving a crisp and caramelized topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Ramekins
  • Baking Dish
  • kitchen torch

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Gather your ramekins and a baking dish.
  2. Pat the fresh lump crab meat dry with a paper towel and set aside.
  3. Whisk together the heavy cream and egg yolks until smooth.
  4. Stir in minced shallot, chopped fresh chives, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and white pepper.
  5. Gently fold the crab meat into the custard mixture.
  6. Spoon the crab mixture into four ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full, and place them in a baking dish.
  7. Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the custard is just set and slightly wobbly in the center.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar on top of each custard.
  11. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar topping until golden-brown.
  12. Allow the caramelized sugar to harden for about 1 minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best experience of the warm custard and crisp topping.

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