Amber Crab Souffle Recipe

Ingredients for Amber Crab Souffle

• 4 large eggs, separated
• Milk
• Salt
• White Pepper
• Dried Dill
• Crab
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• Paprika
• Butter

How to Make Amber Crab Souffle

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch soufflé dish.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until light and frothy.
7. Gradually whisk the hot cream cheese mixture into the egg yolks.
8. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form.
9. Gently fold the egg whites into the cream cheese mixture in three additions.
10. Gently fold in the crab meat.
11. Pour the batter into the prepared soufflé dish.
12. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the soufflé is puffed and golden brown.
13. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.