How to Make a Savory Crab Brulee Recipe at Home
Discover a delicious crab brulee recipe that's easy to make at home! Perfectly creamy, savory, and topped with a crispy caramelized sugar crust.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh crab meat
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika optional
- 1 tbsp brulee sugar or regular sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place 4 ramekins in a baking dish.
- Heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until warm. Stir in butter, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using).
- Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl. Slowly add the warm cream mixture to the eggs, stirring constantly to temper the eggs.
- Add crab meat to the mixture and stir gently.
- Pour the mixture into the ramekins, filling them up evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool the brulees to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Top with sugar and caramelize the sugar with a kitchen torch until golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious crab brûlée!