Best 5 Fresh Lemon Cream Crepes Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delightful Lemon Cream Crepes, a harmonious blend of zesty lemon and creamy decadence. Embark on a step-by-step adventure to craft these thin, delicate crepes, filled with a luscious lemon cream that bursts with tangy sweetness. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect crepe batter, ensuring a golden-brown finish and a tender texture. Learn the art of whisking together a velvety lemon cream, striking a balance between tangy and sweet. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including a luscious blueberry filling and a refreshing raspberry sauce, each adding a unique twist to the classic lemon cream crepe. Embark on this culinary adventure and treat your taste buds to a symphony of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CREPES



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Make and share this Lemon Crepes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 cup sifted flour
salt
white pepper
12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup powdered sugar
8 lemons, juice of
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 medium crepes
1/4 cup butter
1/8-1/4 fluid ounce cognac

Steps:

  • For crepes, combine the whole eggs, milk, butter, flour until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Heat a 7 1/2-inch crepe pan. Lightly oil the pan. Pour 2 tablespoons of the batter in the center of the pan. Tilt pan from left to right to cover entire surface. Cook the crepe until the edges begin to brown and flip cook until done. Remove from the pan.
  • Filling:.
  • Using a hand-held blender, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar, powdered sugar, juice of two lemons, 1 tablespoon of the lemon zest, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Fill each crepe with 3 tablespoons of the filling. Roll the crepes up tightly and place in the refrigerator. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Add the remaining juice of six lemons and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Stir to mix thoroughly. Add the crepes to the mixture. Remove the pan from the heat and add the cognac. Carefully place the pan, back over the heat and flame the mixture, shaking the pan back and fourth several times. Continue to shake until the flame dies out. Lay three crepes in the center of each plate. Spoon the sauce over the top and serve.

LEMON CREPES



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From Huey's Cooking Adventures. A simple crepe recipe that can be served as is or fill with seasonal fruit and cream and roll and serve. Resting time has not been included in the time frame.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8-12 crepes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

105 g plain flour (all purpose)
2 eggs
2 lemons (grated zest or rind and juice of)
1/2 teaspoon sugar (1 or 2 good pinches)
1/8 teaspoon salt (a small pinch)
300 ml milk
30 g unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Put the flour into a large bowl and make a well in the centre and add the egg one at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon between each egg.
  • Add the lemon zest and a good pinch or two of sugar and salt and then add the millk little by little, whisking well between each addition to get a smooth mix.
  • Set aside for 1 hour.
  • When ready, melt butter in a crepe (or omelette) non-stick pan and then add the melted butter to the crepe mix and whisk well to combine.
  • Using a small ladle, put some of the mix into the hot pan (over a medium heat) and then swirl to spread and cook until bubbles begin the appear and then flip and cook other side.
  • Continue till all mix is used, you may have to use a little bit of extra butter to grease the pan depending on your pan.
  • To serve fold the crepes up in triangles, pour a little lemon juice over the top and sprinle with a little sugar or fill with seasonal fruit and a little cream and roll and above all enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 119.4, Sodium 146.1, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 9.3

CREAMY STRAWBERRY CREPES



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Take summer-ripe strawberries plus a creamy filling and tuck them into these delicate crepes for an elegant brunch entree. -Kathy Kochiss, Huntington, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water and butter. In another bowl, mix flour and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir batter. Fill a 1/4-cup measure halfway with batter; pour into center of pan. Quickly lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn crepe over and cook until bottom is cooed, 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed. When cool, stack crepes between pieces of waxed paper or paper towels. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, zest and vanilla until smooth. Fold in 2 cups berries and the whipped cream. Spoon about 1/3 cup filling down the center of each crepe; roll up. Garnish with remaining berries and, if desired, additional confectioner's sugar. Cover and refrigerate or freeze remaining crepes in an airtight container, unfilled, for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BLUEBERRY LEMON CREPES



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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

CREPES:
1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix
6 tablespoons milk
1 large egg
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
TOPPING:
1 cup blueberry pie filling

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.

CREAMY STRAWBERRY CREPES



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This recipe has been a family favorite for over 30 years! These crepes are delicious and very rich! Be sure you have at least 1 hour to prepare, they are worth every minute!

Provided by meliss

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Crepes     Sweet

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup water
3 tablespoons butter, melted
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ¼ cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
4 cups sliced strawberries

Steps:

  • Place the eggs, milk, water, melted butter, flour, and salt in the pitcher of a blender; blend until smooth.
  • Blend the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 2 tablespoons for each crepe. Tip and rotate pan to spread batter as thinly as possible. Flip over when the batter is set and the edges are beginning to brown. Cook until the other side begins to brown. Stack finished crepes on a plate, cover with a damp towel and set aside.
  • To serve, fill each crepe with 1/4 cup sliced strawberries and 1/3 cup of the cream cheese filling, roll up and top with a small dollop of the cream cheese filling and more sliced strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 205.3 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 405.9 mg, Sugar 32 g

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will make the cooking process much smoother and more enjoyable.
  • Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice in this recipe, as it provides the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons on hand, you can use bottled lemon juice, but be sure to use 100% lemon juice and not a lemon-lime blend.
  • Don't Overcook the Crepes: Crepes are very thin and cook quickly, so it's important not to overcook them. Cook them for just a few seconds per side, until they are lightly golden brown.
  • Serve the Crepes Immediately: Crepes are best served immediately after they are made. However, you can also make them ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, simply warm them up in a skillet over low heat.

Conclusion:

These fresh lemon cream crepes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up any leftover lemons you may have. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a truly special meal that your family and friends will love.

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