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How To Make The Perfect Crab Brûlée Recipes At Home

How To Make The Perfect Crab Brûlée Recipes At Home

Imagine succulent crab meat in a creamy, savory custard topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, combining elegance with ease for a dazzling culinary experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh crab meat, lump or jumbo lump, picked clean of shells
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a water bath with ramekins.
  2. Sauté shallot and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  3. Warm cream in a saucepan until just simmering.
  4. Whisk egg yolks with mustard, nutmeg, and cayenne. Slowly mix in warm cream.
  5. Add sautéed shallot and garlic, cheese, and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Divine crab meat into ramekins and ladle custard over it.
  7. Bake in water bath for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  9. Sprinkle sugar on top and torch until caramelized before serving.

Notes

Quality crab is essential for the best flavor. Allow ample chilling time for perfect texture.