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Crab Apple Tiramisu

Crab Apple Tiramisu

Discover the unique Crab Apple Tiramisu a savory twist on a classic dessert perfect for impressing guests at your next gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g fresh crab meat (lump or claw)
  • 2 units Granny Smith apples
  • 200 g mascarpone cheese
  • 3 tablespoons crème fraîche (or sour cream)
  • 1 unit lemon (for juice and zest)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 package ladyfinger cookies (Savoiardi)
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • a few sprigs fresh chives, for garnish

Equipment

  • Two medium mixing bowls
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Microplane or zester
  • Citrus juicer
  • Pretty serving dish (preferably glass)
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Season the crab meat with lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. Cut washed Granny Smith apples into small dice and gently fold into the crab mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip together mascarpone and crème fraîche until smooth and thick.
  4. Layer a ladyfinger dipped briefly in lemon juice in a serving dish, followed by crab and apple mixture, then the mascarpone cream. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with mascarpone cream.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight) to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Garnish with fresh chives before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest crab available for the best flavor. Canned crab can also work if drained well. Feel free to substitute ingredients like crème fraîche with sour cream or change the apples to a different crisp variety if needed. You can make this dish a day in advance for an easy, stress-free serving. Just keep the garnish until ready to serve for fresh presentation.
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