crab canapes

Name: Crab Canapes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 40 piece(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) whipped cream cheese, softened; 1 large egg; 1 medium lemon, zested; 2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) Old Bay seasoning; 8 ounce(s) pasteurized crab meat; 4 stalk(s) scallions, chopped; 40 mini phyllo cups, unthawed; parsley, chopped for garnish

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Feb 18, 2026

Quick and easy to prepare, this simple recipe combines store-bought phyllo cups with crab dip for a delicious appetizer.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 40 piece(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces whipped cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 medium lemon, zested
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
8 ounces pasteurized crab meat
4 stalks scallions, chopped
40 mini phyllo cups, unthawed
parsley, chopped for garnish

How To Make crab canapes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. With a handheld mixer on medium speed, mix the cream cheese, egg, lemon zest and juice, salt, and Old Bay until creamy.

Step 2

Fold in the crab and scallions.
Step 3

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Fill the phyllo cups and place on the baking sheet.
Step 4

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
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