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Crawfish King Cake

A unique blend of savory crawfish and sweet king cake, perfect for festive occasions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk or buttermilk for extra richness
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted
For the Crawfish Filling
  • 1 lb Crawfish tails
  • 8 oz Cream cheese
  • 3 stalks Green onions
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk or cream use cream for more richness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Prepare the crawfish filling by sautéing onions, bell peppers, and garlic in a skillet with a splash of olive oil until fragrant and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Combine the crawfish tails with the sautéed vegetables and season with Cajun spices, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until everything is well mixed and heated through.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
  5. Spread the crawfish mixture evenly over half of the rolled-out dough, leaving some space at the edges for sealing later.
  6. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal it tightly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up beautifully.
  8. Cool for a few minutes before slicing into it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a side of spicy remoulade for an extra kick.

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