How to Make Special Day Crab Mold - A Step-by-Step Guide

On special occasions, it's always nice to have a dish that not only tastes amazing but also looks impressive on the table. This Special Day Crab Mold is just that dish. With its creamy texture, delicate flavor, and elegant presentation, it's the perfect choice for a special celebration or family gathering.

This recipe takes the classic combination of crab and cream cheese to a whole new level. The addition of fresh herbs, lemon juice, and a hint of hot sauce adds layers of flavor that...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked
  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Process celery, green onions, and crab in a food processor until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl; let stand until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring chicken soup to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; stir gelatin mixture into soup, dissolving completely. Remove from heat and cool until slightly warm. Stir cream cheese and mayonnaise into soup mixture until smooth; stir Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce into soup mixture.
  • Pour soup mixture into food processor with crab mixture and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into a 5-cup mold. Chill in refrigerator until set, about 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    184 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 317mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 61mg