10 Reasons You’ll Love This Crab Brulee Recipe: A Savory Delight
A savory twist on the classic dessert, this Crab Brulee features fresh crab meat in a creamy custard topped with caramelized sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup / 168 g Fresh Crab Meat
- 5 large Egg yolks
- 2 cups / 476 g Heavy cream
- ½ tsp / 3 g Salt
- ¼ tsp Black/white pepper
- ⅛ tsp Nutmeg
- Chopped herbs like parsley or chives
- 2 tbsp / 24 g sugar for the top caramelized layer
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160ºC (320ºF).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until simmering.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the cream mixture to the egg yolks, whisking continuously.
- Strain the mixture to remove lumps, then mix in lemon zest (optional).
- Divide crab meat and herbs among ramekins, then pour in the custard mixture.
- Place ramekins in a baking dish and add hot water around them.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a torch.
Notes
- Always use fresh crab meat for the best flavor.
- Avoid overcooking to maintain the right texture.
- Chill for optimal flavor development.