LILAC CREAM CREPES
Fresh lilacs are a great addition to these crepes. They add beautiful color and will impress any guest. Make these in the spring when lilacs are in bloom.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 16 crepes.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar and salt. Add flour; beat until smooth. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in an 8-in. nonstick skillet. Pour 2 tablespoons bater into center of skillet; lift and turn pan to cover bottom. Cook until lightly browned; turn and brown the other side. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, adding butter to skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between. , For filling, combine sugar and flour in a heavy saucepan; stir in cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir 1/2 cup hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan. Cook and stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly (do not boil). Stir in butter, vanilla and nutmeg. Cool for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate. Fold lilacs into filling just before assembling crepes., For syrup, combine sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add lilacs and blueberries; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Strain syrup, discarding lilacs and blueberries (do not press flowers or fruit. Spoon syrup onto plates. Fill crepes with cream filling; roll up. Place crepes over syrup. Garnish with Candied Lilacs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 256mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
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Raja Umar
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my crepes didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected.
Curran Carter
[email protected]These crepes were a bit too expensive to make, but they were definitely a special treat.
Talha Arain
[email protected]I've never had lilac flavored crepes before, but I'm definitely a fan now.
Julash Md
[email protected]These crepes were a bit too delicate for my taste. I think I would prefer a thicker, more substantial crepe.
Aditya Mulla
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lilacs, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these crepes.
Pratik Kc
[email protected]These crepes were a fun and easy project to make with my kids. They loved helping me pick the lilac flowers and they were so excited to eat the finished product.
Chetan Sunar
[email protected]The lilac cream filling was a bit too runny for my taste. I think I would try using less milk next time.
Alamin Shake
[email protected]These crepes were absolutely stunning! I was so impressed with how they turned out.
Muhammad Usaim
[email protected]I love the idea of using lilac flowers in a dessert recipe. It's such a unique and creative way to use this beautiful flower.
SweetPsilocybin
[email protected]These crepes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort.
Arnob Ahmed
[email protected]The lilac cream filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the crepes themselves were perfect.
Eli Mitchell
[email protected]I made these crepes for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.
maevis mano
[email protected]These lilac cream crepes were a delightful surprise! The lilac flavor was subtle and delicate, and the crepes were light and fluffy. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised.