Indulge in the delectable realm of French culinary artistry with our comprehensive guide to crêpes, the quintessential symbol of Parisian charm. In this article, we embark on a delectable journey, exploring both classic and contemporary variations of this beloved dish. From the timeless elegance of Crêpes Suzette to the delightful simplicity of Crêpes with Blueberry Coulis, each recipe promises a unique symphony of flavors and textures.
Whether you seek a sweet or savory experience, our diverse collection of recipes caters to every palate. Revel in the classic combination of lemon and sugar in our Crêpes au Citron, or savor the savory delight of Crêpes au Jambon et Fromage. For a touch of sophistication, try our Crêpes Florentine, a harmonious blend of spinach, mushrooms, and béchamel sauce.
No crêpe experience is complete without the perfect accompaniments. Discover the art of crafting delectable fillings, from the classic Nutella spread to the indulgent Grand Marnier sauce. Enhance your crêpes with a variety of fresh fruits, whipped cream, or a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
Join us on this culinary adventure as we delve into the world of crêpes, mastering the art of creating these delicate pancakes and exploring the endless possibilities they offer. Embrace the French joie de vivre and let the flavors of crêpes captivate your senses.
CRêPES WITH BLUEBERRY COULIS (CREPES)
The Culinary Institute of America's Cheese-filled Crêpes with Blueberry Coulis (sauce) is a treat you 'll remember for years to come. Although traditionally eaten in the morning, crepes can be served as a light snack, impressive brunch item, or mouth-watering dessert. To save time, prepare the cheese filling, blueberry coulis, and crêpes in advance and store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble. Prepared crêpes should be stacked between sheets of parchment or waxed paper, wrapped in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. You can also freeze crêpes for a later date; just remember to thaw them before filling and folding.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 12 crepes, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make the crêpe batter, sift the flour, sugar, and salt into a bowl and set aside; Combine the egg, milk, butter, and vanilla extract in another bowl and stir until smooth; Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until blended into a relatively smooth batter; Let the batter rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator; (The batter may be prepared to this point and stored in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours).
- Heat a crêpe pan or small skillet over medium heat; Brush the pan with melted butter; Pour a scant ¼ cup batter into the crêpe pan, swirling and tilting the pan to coat the bottom; Cook (reducing the heat if necessary) until the first side is set and has a little color, about 2 minutes; Use a thin metal or heatproof rubber spatula to loosen the crêpe, and turn it over; Cook on the other side until set and very lightly colored (the crêpe will not be as dark on the second side as on the first), 1 minute more; Stack the crêpes between layers of parchment or waxed paper as you cook.
- To make the cheese filling, purée the cottage cheese and cream cheese in a blender until very smooth; Transfer to a bowl and stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract by hand; Keep refrigerated until you are ready to finish the crêpes.
- Combine the blueberries, ¾ cup of the sugar, and one tablespoon of the lemon juice in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat; Simmer until the sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes; Taste the mixture and, if necessary, add more sugar; Continue to heat until any additional sugar is dissolved; Strain the coulis through a fine-mesh sieve (Makes 2 Cups).
- After straining, place the coulis in a clean saucepan and bring to a simmer; Make a slurry by blending 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoons cold water. Drizzle the slurry into the simmering coulis gradually, adding just enough to lightly thicken the sauce.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F; Lightly brush a medium baking dish with melted butter.
- Spoon or pipe about 2 tablespoons of the cheese filling onto each crêpe; Fold each crêpe into quarters, or fold the sides in to the center, then roll each crêpe up; Place the crêpes seam side down in the prepared baking dish; Drizzle with melted butter and bake until very hot, 8-10 minutes.
- Serve immediately, 2 crêpes per serving, with warm blueberry coulis.
BLUEBERRY CREPES
We love these crepes! Blueberries are a great fresh filling, but so are meats and cheeses! This recipe is our take on a Pampered Chef® recipe that we make every other weekend!
Provided by LilMisMegs
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Crepes
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk milk, flour, egg, 2 teaspoons melted butter, and 2 teaspoons sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate crepe batter for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
- Heat an 8-inch saute pan over medium heat. Brush pan with 1 teaspoon melted butter. Pour in 1/4 cup crepe batter; immediately tilt the pan and swirl so the batter covers the entire bottom of the pan. Cook until crepe begins to bubble and the edges are turning brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip crepe and cook until the other side browns slightly, about 1 more minute. Remove to a plate and repeat to cook remaining 3 crepes.
- At the same time, place orange juice, 1/4 cup sugar, and cinnamon in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in orange zest.
- Fill each crepe with blueberries and whipped cream. Roll up and pour syrup over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.7 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 122.8 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 73.4 mg, Sugar 42.3 g
CREPES WITH BLUEBERRY COMPOTE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: flour, milk, eggs, sugar, butter, lemon juice, salt, frozen blueberry, sugar, water, lemon juice, lemon, whipped cream, blueberry, powdered sugar, lemon zest
Provided by Jennifer Stalcup
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a blender, add all the crepe ingredients. Blend till smooth. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
- While the batter rests, start the compote. In a saucepan, add the blueberries on medium heat and cook for 2 minutes. Then, add the sugar, lemon juice and zest, and water. Stir and cook until hot and bubbly. Then, reduce heat to medium low, stirring occasionally until set.
- To make the crepes, lightly brush a nonstick pan with butter and on medium heat, add ¼ of the batter. Quickly lift the pan and swirl to the edges, making a circle.
- Cook for about 40 seconds, until the middle begins to bubble and edges begin to brown. Once set slightly, flip over and cook the other side for 40-45 seconds.
- To fill, spread some cream on one end, top with a few spoons of the berry compote, and, if desired, top with additional whipped cream, fresh blueberries, and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 23 grams
FRESH BLUEBERRY CREPES
Make and share this Fresh Blueberry Crepes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pegasus Yourchenko
Categories Breakfast
Time 21m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl or measuring cup.
- Blend completely until smooth.
- Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before cooking, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Heat an 8-inch (20cm) non-stick skillet over medium high heat.
- melt about 1/2 tsp (3ml) shortening in the skillet until very hot.
- Tilt pan back and forth to fully coat bottom.
- Alternatively spray the pan with cooking spray before heating.
- Pour in just under 1/4 c (60ml) batter with 1 hand, tilting it around in a full circle as the batter hits the pan.
- Replace the skillet on the heat.
- Using a flexible spatula,gently lift an edge when you see tiny bubbles on the surface of the crepe and when the edges start to turn brown (this will take only seconds per crepe). When the underside is golden brown flip it over shaking the pan to settle the crepe evenly on the skillet.
- Cook another few seconds until golden brown.
- Slide onto a paper towel lined plate.
- Place another paper towel and repeat process until batter is used up.
- Make sure the pan is always hot and a tiny amount of shortening coats the pan between crepes.
- Crepes can be filled with berries and cream then rolled or folded up into halves or quarters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.7, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 46.6, Sodium 180.4, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.2, Protein 2.6
BLUEBERRY LEMON CREPES
My daughter, Dena, is the real cook in our family, and she's always trying new recipes and encouraging me to fix things, too. She insisted I make these crepes, and I'm glad she did-now they are my husband Jake's favorite dessert!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, milk and egg. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 2 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; 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. (Crepes may be made in advance and refrigerated, tightly covered, until needed.), For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cheese, cream, lemon juice and pudding mix until well-blended. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes., Spoon about 2 tablespoons of pudding mixture onto each crepe; roll up. Top with remaining pudding mixture; garnish with blueberry pie filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- To achieve thin and delicate crêpes, make sure the batter is properly rested. This allows the gluten in the flour to relax, resulting in a more tender texture.
- When cooking the crêpes, use a non-stick pan over medium heat. This will prevent them from sticking and ensure an even cook.
- Be patient when flipping the crêpes. Attempting to flip them too soon will result in a torn or broken crêpe. Wait until the edges are slightly browned and the center is set before carefully flipping.
- To prevent the crêpes from drying out, keep them covered with a damp cloth or plastic wrap while cooking the rest of the batch.
- For the blueberry coulis, use fresh blueberries whenever possible. This will give it the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have time to make the blueberry coulis from scratch, you can use a store-bought variety. However, be sure to choose one that is unsweetened and free of artificial flavors.
Conclusion:
Crêpes with blueberry coulis are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover fruit. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect crêpes every time. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try!
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