Savory Crab Brulee (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Essentials

01 - 4 egg yolks
02 - 200ml of thick cream
03 - 200g of crab meat (fresh, canned, or frozen, fully drained)

→ Flavors & Extras

04 - Grated Parmesan (optional)
05 - Zest of one lemon (optional)
06 - A pinch of salt and pepper
07 - 2 tbsp sugar for the finishing touch

# Instructions:

01 - For fresh crab, double-check there’s no leftover shell. For canned or frozen, give it a good drain and dry it off with some paper towels.
02 - Mix the thick cream with the egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Add salt, pepper, and crab meat. Toss in lemon zest, if you'd like.
03 - Spoon the mix into four ramekins evenly. Put ramekins in a bigger dish and fill with hot water till it’s halfway up their sides.
04 - Pop it into the oven at 325°F (160°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, just until the middle is set but still a tad wobbly.
05 - Once cooled, sprinkle sugar evenly over the top. Turn it golden and crispy with a kitchen torch.

# Notes:

01 - You can prep this a day ahead, but save the topping for just before serving.
02 - For the finest flavor and texture, use fresh crab meat.
03 - Cool it all the way down before adding the sugar layer.

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