Combining the savory sweetness of crab meat with the rich, texture of crème , crab brulee recipe is a wonderful take on the traditional dessert.
This unusual delicacy has a caramelized sugar coating on top of a delicate custard base that has been flavored with crab. It is a genuinely remarkable culinary experience because of the contrast between sweet and salty, the velvety custard, and the delightful crunch of the caramelized sugar.
Crab brulee recipe is a sophisticated and striking dish that is ideal for a special event or dinner party. Additionally, it’s a fantastic way to highlight fresh crab flesh and surprise seafood enthusiasts with a novel dessert.
Ingredients
- For the Crab Mixture:
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Zest of half a lemon
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Custard:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Topping:
- Brown sugar (for caramelizing)
Crab Brulee Recipe
Execution
Step 1: Prepare the crab brulee recipe
- Place the butter in a frying pan over medium heat, then add the garlic and onion for about 2 minutes, or until they become translucent.
- Gently mix in the lemon juice and zest, then the lump crab meat. To taste, add salt and pepper.
- Turn off the heat and let it to cool a little.
Step 2: Make the custard.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the crab mixture carefully so it doesn’t fall apart.
Step3: Assemble & Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C.
- Pour the mixture into separate ramekins or a large baking dish.
- To ensure consistent cooking, place ramekins in a baking pan with boiling water (bain-marie method).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until firm.
Step4: Cool & Caramelize Topping
- Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least an hour.
- Once cold, sprinkle an even layer of brown sugar over each custard layer.
- Using a kitchen torch or the broiler setting in your oven: Carefully caramelize the sugar until it creates a crispy crust, keeping a close eye on it to avoid burning!
- Allow to sit for approximately five minutes before serving.
Additional tips
Serve warm as an appetizer or light entrée alongside crusty bread or salad! The sweet crunchiness from caramelized sugar perfectly complements savory flavors from seafood!
