Description
Crab rangoon pizza is a creative fusion of crab rangoon flavors (crab, cream cheese, and green onions) on a crispy pizza crust, topped with a tangy sweet and sour drizzle. Perfect for appetizers, game nights, or as a homemade treat. Easily made gluten-free, low-carb, or vegan.
Ingredients
For the Pizza:
– 8 oz flake-style crab (substitute canned crab if needed; drain and pat dry thoroughly)
– 12 oz cream cheese, divided (substitute plant-based cream cheese for vegan diets)
– 1 garlic clove
– 3 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
– 1½ tsp sesame oil
– 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce (substitute soy sauce for gluten-free diets)
– 1 pre-made pizza dough (substitute gluten-free or cauliflower crust if needed)
For Toppings:
– 6 wonton wrappers, sliced into strips and fried crisp (substitute crispy chow mein noodles or crushed crackers)
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
– ¾ cup white sugar
– ⅓ cup white vinegar
– ⅔ cup water
– ¼ cup soy sauce (substitute gluten-free soy sauce if needed)
– 1 tbsp ketchup
– 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out pizza dough and stretch onto a pizza stone or large baking sheet.
- In a small food processor, blend half the crab (4 oz), half the cream cheese (4 oz), garlic clove, 1 green onion, sesame oil, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Spread the crab mixture in small spoonfuls over the pizza crust. Add the remaining cream cheese (8 oz) and top with the remaining crab meat.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, ketchup, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until boiling and thickened.
- Spoon ⅓ of the sweet and sour sauce over the pizza in small dollops.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until the crust is golden and the toppings are heated through.
- Drizzle additional sweet and sour sauce over the baked pizza, garnish with remaining green onions, and top with crispy wonton strips before serving.
Notes
– Use fresh ingredients: Fresh crab ensures maximum flavor and texture. Substitute plant-based alternatives for vegan diets.
– Prevent sogginess: Pre-bake the crust for 3–5 minutes before adding toppings to ensure crispiness. Store pizza and sauce separately if not serving immediately.
– Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–10 minutes to restore crispiness. Avoid microwaving if possible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion / Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg