Baby Brie Crab Appetizers Recipe

Wow your guests with these elegant and easy Baby Brie Crab Appetizers! This recipe combines creamy brie cheese with succulent crab meat in mini tart shells for a sophisticated appetizer perfect for parties or a romantic night in. Ready in under 40 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 46.2 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baby Brie Crab Appetizers

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How to Make Baby Brie Crab Appetizers

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Trim the rind from the outer edge of a 4-ounce wheel of Baby Brie cheese.
  3. Cut the brie crosswise into 6 strips.
  4. Trim the rind from each strip.
  5. Cut 4 of the longest brie strips into 6 cubes each (24 cubes total).
  6. Cut the 2 shortest brie strips into 3 cubes each (6 cubes total).
  7. In a small bowl, gently combine 6 ounces of lump crab meat, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon finely chopped pimiento, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot.
  8. Arrange 30 mini tartlet shells on a large baking sheet.
  9. Spoon the crab mixture evenly into the tartlet shells, using approximately 1 teaspoon per shell.
  10. Top each tartlet with a brie cube.
  11. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is soft and melted and lightly golden.
  12. Garnish with freshly chopped chives before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

7g

Carbs

0g