Ingredients

  • 1 env. unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 c. cold water
  • 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 c. milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 lb. fresh lump crabmeat, drained

Directions

Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a 1 c. liquid measuring cup.

Combine egg yolks and next 6 ingredients in heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Add gelatin mix, stirring until gelatin dissolves; chill until consistency of unbeaten egg white.

Flake crabmeat, removing any bits of shell; gently fold crabmeat into gelatin mixture and spoon into a lightly oiled 3-cup mold. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Unmold and serve with crackers.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Southern Living 1994
Submitted By: Ruth Burbage
burbage@pell.net
CRAB MOUSSE