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A kitchen torch caramelizing the sugar topping on a crab brulee in a ramekin.

Crab Brulee Recipe: Easy, Gourmet & Perfect for Parties

Amanda S
Create an easy gourmet crab brûlée. Impress guests with this savory twist on a classic dessert, perfect for dinner parties!
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizers, Gourmet Recipes, Seafood Recipes
Cuisine American, French
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 476 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g fresh lump crab meat Dungeness, blue, or king crab
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for custard
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for caramelizing
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Truffle oil or citrus zest for added flavor complexity

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy.
  • Slowly whisk in heavy cream, ensuring no lumps.
  • Gently fold in crab meat to maintain the texture.
  • Pour the mixture into ramekins and place them in a water bath.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the custard is just set.
  • Chill for 2 hours before caramelizing the top.
  • Sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch or broiler.
A kitchen torch caramelizing the sugar topping on a crab brulee in a ramekin.
Crab Brulee Recipe: Easy, Gourmet & Perfect for Parties

Notes

Experiment with different crab types like Dungeness or blue crab for varying flavor profiles. For a citrusy kick, add lemon zest to the custard mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 113mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1749IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 0.1mg
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