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Close-up image of the Crab Brûlée recipe served in a white ceramic dish.

Crab Brulee Recipe

The Crab Brûlée recipe is a blend of rich flavors and creamy texture, easy to prepare and adds a touch of elegance to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French
Servings 4 people
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams of fresh crab meat
  • 200 ml of heavy cream
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons of butter
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preparing the Cream: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream until it starts to simmer gently.
    Heavy cream simmering in a saucepan for Crab Brûlée preparation
  • Combining the Yolks and Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
    Egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and pepper being whisked together
  • Integrating the Cream with the Eggs: Gradually add the hot cream to the egg yolk mixture, stirring continuously.
    Hot cream being poured into the egg yolk mixture while stirring continuously
  • Incorporating the Crab: Mix the crab meat into the blend and stir gently.
    Crab meat being folded into the creamy mixture
  • Setting Up for Baking: Pour the mixture into small ceramic ramekins, and top them with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
    Crab Brûlée mixture being poured into ramekins, topped with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese
  • Baking and Finishing Touches: Bake the ramekins in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crispy.
    Crab Brûlée baking in ramekins, with a golden crispy top