Crab Shell Pie is a traditional dessert in Shanghai. These can be sweet or salty, and are baked oven until golden. The name was inspired by its appearance, looks like a crispy golden crab shell.

The main fillings are shepherd's purse, scallion oil, sugar and sweetened bean paste. For sweet crab shell, the fillings can be added with rose, jujube paste and sweetened bean paste. For salty flavor, it made by pork. If the cook wants to make the superior one, he will add some crab and shrimp meat.

When it was taken out from the oven, the golden sesame on the crab shell pie was fulled baked, the fresh pie smell so fragrant and taste crispy, the layers inside are clearly separated, making so intoxicating to enjoy each bite. In general, you can enjoy Crab Shell Pie at any time and it’s easy to take. It can store at least one week, a good dessert even if you're traveling.