Crab Shell Dessert
A playful Brazilian-inspired dessert served in a crab shell, featuring a creamy, golden filling dusted with powdered sugar. Quick to make and fun to serve.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, mix 1 cup crab meat, 4 oz softened cream cheese, and 2 tbsp mayonnaise until well combined.
Step 2
Spoon the mixture into a clean crab shell or small ramekin, pressing gently to fill. Sprinkle 1/4 cup breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
Step 3
Dot the top with 1 tbsp butter cut into small pieces. Bake for 15 minutes until golden and bubbling at the edges.
Step 4
Let cool for 2 minutes, then dust with 1 tbsp powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Crab shell or ramekin
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