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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
Crab Shell Dessert
ComfortingFunBrazilianCrabCreamyCrunchyPartyCasual Gathering

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked crab meat
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 3

    Dot the top with 1 tbsp butter cut into small pieces. Bake for 15 minutes until golden and bubbling at the edges.

  4. 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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