Description
A brunch recipe that is as impressive as it is delicious. Delicate crepes, filled with a cream cheese and strawberry filling that is perfect for breakfast or brunch or as a beautiful dessert.
Ingredients
1–1/2 cups milk
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon finely minced lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Dash salt
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely minced lemon zest
1 teaspoon strawberry extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
FILLING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the crepes:
In a medium bowl, combine the milk, eggs, butter, lemon zest, and extract.
In a large bowl, use a fork to combine the flour, sugar and salt. Use a whisk to combine the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Heat a lightly greased 10-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 3 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; using two offset spatulas or butter knives, turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between.
Make the topping:
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; stir in water, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in both the vanilla and strawberry extract. Cool completely. Stir in the strawberries.
Make the filling:
In a small bowl using a hand mixer, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside.
In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream using a spatula.
To assemble:
Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling down the center of each crepe. Top with strawberry topping. Gently roll up the crepe.
Top with additional topping, if desired. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Notes
You can make the crepes ahead of time by storing them in the refrigerator or freezer. Fold each crepe into fourths and store them in a ziplock bag for 2 – 3 days in the refirgerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
To thaw: wrap the crepes in a damp papertowel and microwave for 15 – 20 seconds or until warm.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: French