Friday, April 26, 2013

French Crepes

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 large eggs
2 egg yolks
2 1/2 cups milk
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/2 cup butter, melted

Sift flour and salt together.  Whisk eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, and melted butter together.  Add to flour mixture and mix well.  Heat and lightly butter or oil small skillet.  Use a measuring cup to pour 1/4 cup batter into skillet.  Quickly swirl pan to spread batter.  Cook until edges are brown.  Flip crepe and cook other side.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar and roll up.

Fruit-Filled Crepes:

Fruit Filling:
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup fresh or frozen fruit or choice
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Follow recipe for French Crepes.  For fruit filling, sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar over 1 cup fresh or frozen fruit of choice.  Let stand for 15 minutes.  Beat 1 cup whipping cream with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla until soft peaks for.  Spread fruit filling down center of crepes and roll up.  Top with whipped cream and a spoonful of fruit.

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