Best 7 Mexican Caramel Crepes Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Mexico with our delectable Mexican Caramel Crepes recipe. This traditional dessert combines the irresistible flavors of caramel and crepes, creating a symphony of sweet indulgence. The crepes, made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, and milk, are cooked to perfection until golden brown and pliable. The luscious caramel sauce, prepared with a combination of sugar, butter, and cream, envelops the crepes in a velvety embrace, adding a rich and decadent touch.

This article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting this delightful dessert. Discover the secrets behind achieving the perfect crepe batter consistency, ensuring evenly cooked crepes with a delicate texture. Learn the art of preparing the caramel sauce, balancing sweetness and richness for an unforgettable taste experience. We've also included variations of this classic recipe to tantalize your taste buds, such as the indulgent Chocolate Caramel Crepes, the tangy Orange Caramel Crepes, and the tropical Pineapple Caramel Crepes. Each variation adds a unique twist to the original, promising a delightful culinary adventure.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL CREAM CREPES



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Created by our Test Kitchen, these lovely, homemade crepes with a creamy caramel filling are a cinch to whip up with a flavor guests are sure to rave about.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons fat-free milk
6 tablespoons egg substitute
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 ounces fat-free cream cheese
3 tablespoons plus 6 teaspoons fat-free caramel ice cream topping, divided
2-1/4 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries
1/3 cup white wine or unsweetened apple juice
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the milk, egg substitute, butter and vanilla; cover and process until blended. Add the flour; cover and process until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Lightly coat a 6-in. nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter into center of skillet; lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top appears dry and bottom is golden; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter. Stack cooled crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 3 tablespoons caramel topping until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon down the center of each crepe. Drizzle with remaining caramel topping; roll up. , In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine raspberries and wine. Microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until warm. Using a slotted spoon, place berries over crepes. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CARAMEL-CINNAMON CREPE CAKE



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A crepe cake, while often considered a showstopper, can also be a great family project. A light and fluffy filling gets spread between crepe layers - a perfect job for kids - before being chilled overnight. Topped with whipped cream, chewy strands of caramel and crunchy caramelized sugar, this is a special dessert that will appeal to everyone.

Provided by Antonia Lofaso Bio and Recipes

Categories     dessert

Time 11h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

One 10.8-ounce bag soft caramels, unwrapped
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
4 large egg yolks
1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups milk, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large eggs, at room temperature
Whipped cream, for topping

Steps:

  • For the caramels: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup caramels for serving. Put 6 of the remaining caramels on the prepared baking sheet and bake until bubbly and slightly dark around the edges, about 5 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheet, then crush into a fine powder in a food processor; set aside.
  • For the filling: Combine the remaining caramels with the milk, salt and 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to just below a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the cornstarch, egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth. While continually whisking, slowly pour in about half of the milk mixture until combined. Transfer the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened like pudding, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly on the surface, and refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours to overnight.
  • For the crepes: Puree the milk, flour, granulated sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, cinnamon and eggs in a blender on high speed until well mixed. Let the batter rest in the blender for 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • Before cooking, re-blend the batter on high speed for 30 seconds. Wipe 1/2 teaspoon butter on a medium crepe pan or 8-inch nonstick skillet in a very thin layer with a paper towel. Heat the pan over medium until hot.
  • Ladle 3 tablespoons batter into the pan. Working quickly off the heat, swirl and shake the pan to evenly coat the bottom. Return to the heat and cook the crepe, reducing the heat if it's browning too quickly, until the edges are light golden, about 2 minutes. Carefully loosen the crepe from the pan and flip it with a spatula. Cook until a few brown spots appear, 15 to 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, wiping the pan with butter each time. Stack the crepes on the plate as you go (you should have about 20). Let them cool for 10 minutes before filling.
  • Finish the filling: Beat the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Stir one-quarter of the cream mixture into the caramel filling, then gently fold in the rest.
  • Put 1 crepe on a platter and top with a 1/4 cup filling, spreading it to the edge. Repeat, stacking the remaining crepes and filling, and ending with a crepe. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Microwave the reserved 1/2 cup caramels, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted, about 1 minute. Top the cake with whipped cream, drizzle with the melted caramel and sprinkle with the caramel powder.

MEXICAN CAJETA - CARAMEL CREPES



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This recipe is for play in ZWT- 8 for Mexico, courtesy of Mission Foods. Personaly, I think that a banana or pineapple, thinly sliced would be wonderful, in between the tortillas or maybe served under the ice cream for an added treat. Either way, they are bound to be good.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Breakfast

Time 6m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 flour tortillas
1 2/3 cups caramels (Mexican cajeta or dulce leche)
4 tablespoons rum
1 1/3 cups coconut, shredded, toasted
2 cups coffee ice cream (4 scoopes)

Steps:

  • In a frying pan, melt the caramel or Mexican cajeta or dulce de leche, and add the rum.
  • Let boil for 3 - 5 minutes; then dip the tortillas, one at a time in the caramel, making sure to cover completely.
  • Place two tortillas, folded into four parts on each plate, and add a scoop of coffee ice cream on each and sprinkle with shredded coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 910.9, Fat 55.8, SaturatedFat 42.6, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 503.2, Carbohydrate 81.5, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 38.8, Protein 13.9

CREPES WITH CARAMEL SAUCE AND TOASTED PECANS



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Pecan     Brandy     Spring     Pan-Fry     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Crepes
2 1/2 cups whole milk
5 large eggs
1 cup all purpose flour
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
Additional melted butter (for frying)
Sauce
3 cups cajeta
3/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
2 cups pecans, toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • For crepes:
  • Combine first 6 ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature. Blend again before using.
  • Brush 8- to 9-inch-diameter nonstick skillet lightly with melted butter. Heat over medium-high heat. Pour scant 1/4 cupful batter into skillet, tilting to allow batter to coat bottom of skillet. Cook until crepe is golden on bottom, about 1 minute. Turn crepe over and cook until brown on bottom, about 45 seconds. Transfer to paper towel. Repeat with remaining batter, making about 24 crepes and stacking crepes between paper towels. Cool.
  • For sauce:
  • Combine cajeta, milk, and butter in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is reduced to 2 3/4 cups, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Cognac.
  • Place 1 crepe on work surface. Spread with 1 tablespoon sauce. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped pecans. Fold crepe in half over filling, then in half again, forming triangle. Repeat with remaining crepes, sauce, and pecans. Arrange crepes in two 13x9x2-inch glass baking dishes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill crepes and remaining sauce separately. Rewarm sauce just until pourable before continuing.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour remaining sauce over crepes. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with any remaining pecans and serve.

BANANA CARAMEL PECAN CREPES



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Make and share this Banana Caramel Pecan Crepes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lacy S.

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6 crepes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup flour
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
4 bananas, slightly firm, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup caramel syrup

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients for the crepes.
  • Heat a small skillet over med high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of batter in skillet and swirl around to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • When the crepes begin to pull away from the side of the pan flip crepe and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add pecans; saute 1 minute.
  • Add bananas; saute 2 minutes.
  • Drizzle with 1/3 cup syrup; cook 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup banana mixture into the center of each crepe.
  • Fold sides and ends over.
  • Place on a serving platter, seam sides down; drizzle with remaining syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 59.9, Sodium 130.7, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 11.3, Protein 5

MEXICAN CARAMEL CREPES



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Number Of Ingredients 6

12 Basic Crepes
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 cups Creamy Caramel Dessert Sauce or cajeta (Mexican caramel sauce)
1/2 cup , heavy cream or half and half
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Mexican canela or Ceylon variety preferred)
1 cup , chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the crepes. Prepare the sauce, if using homemade. Preheat oven to 200°. Then, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium skillet over low heat. Place the crepes, 1 at a time, in the skillet, turning, to coat with the warm butter. Fold in quarters and place on a plate, overlapping, as all the crepes are warmed. Cover with foil and put in the oven to keep warm. 2. Put the cajeta and cream in the same skillet, and simmer, stirring, until heated through. To serve, put 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce on each of 6 dessert plates. Arrange 2 crepes on each plate. Drizzle remaining caramel on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon and scatter the chopped pecans over the top. Serve warm.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CARAMEL APPLE CREPES



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Caramel and apple are such a popular flavor combination. When combined with store-bought crepes that are filled with a rich cream cheese mixture, you have a superb dessert or brunch item.-Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup maple syrup, divided
6 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 prepared crepes (9 inches), warmed
Cinnamon-sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar and 2 tablespoons syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add apples; cook until apples are tender., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, cinnamon and remaining syrup until smooth. Spread over crepes. Fold crepes into quarters and serve with apple mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the crepes from sticking.
  • Make sure the skillet is hot enough before adding the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the center of the skillet and swirl it around to create a thin, even layer.
  • Cook the crepes for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown.
  • Fill the crepes with your favorite toppings, such as caramel sauce, fruit, or whipped cream.
  • Serve the crepes warm.

Conclusion:

These Mexican caramel crepes are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their crispy edges and soft, chewy centers, these crepes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these Mexican caramel crepes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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