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Crème Brûlée with Crab, Avocado and Havarti

Dairy Farmers of Canada
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  • Prep. Time 20 mins
  • Cooking Time 4 mins
  • Yields 4 servings

Preparation

What You Need

3/4 cup (180 ml) whipping 35 % cream
1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 tbsp (22 ml) flour
1/2 cup (125 ml) diced Canadian Havarti
Ground Cayenne or
Espelette pepper, to taste
Salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 ripe avocado, diced
2/3 cup (160 ml) crabmeat, well drained
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp (22 ml) sugar

Instructions

Preheat broiler.

In a saucepan over low heat, heat cream and milk until steam starts to form.

Meanwhile, beat egg yolks for 2 minutes then beat in flour. Pour a little warm cream into egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Pour mixture into saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until mixture thickens. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add Cayenne and salt and pepper generously.

Evenly divide avocado and crabmeat among 4 medium-sized 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) ramekins and sprinkle with lemon juice. Pour cheese mixture on top; sprinkle with sugar.

To caramelize, broil for about 4 minutes. Serve hot or warm.


Tips

You can prepare cheese mixture ahead. Assemble and broil just before serving.

For a change of taste, try with Canadian Mozzarella, Cheddar, Gouda, etc.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 417 Calories
Protein: 16 g
Fat: 34 g
Cholesterol: 211 mg
Sodium: 455 mg
Calcium: 302 mg

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