Basic Crepes With Fruit Filling Recipes

FRUIT 'N' CREAM CREPES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., In an 8-in. nonstick skillet, melt 1 teaspoon butter. Stir batter; pour about 2 tablespoons into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Make 3 more crepes, adding remaining butter to skillet as needed., For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Spread 1 rounded tablespoon on each crepe; top with 1/4 cup fruit and roll up. Sprinkle with remaining confectioners' sugar.

QUICK N' EASY FRUIT CREPES

Steps:

• Spray non-stick on pan, and heat on medium heat.
• Combine all ingredients in a measuring cup.
• When pan is ready (water droplets thrown on it should sizzle), pour on crepe batter until desired size. (Swivel the pan a little to spread out the batter a bit).
• Once the edges have changed colour and firmed up, flip the crepe and leave on the other side for about 10 seconds.
• Cover with fruit topping and whipped cream.
• Fruit Topping Suggestion: Combine frozen fruit in pot with water and sugar (You can use fresh fruit too, I just happen to have a lot of frozen fruit handy.).
• Heat on medium high heat (while you are making the crepes).
• When it's heated you can either leave as is or puree it.

FRESH FRUIT FILLED CREPES

Steps:

• Break eggs into a medium bowl and whisk together.
• Add milk, vanilla extract, and whisk into the eggs.
• Slowly add the sifted flour while continually whisking to prevent lumps.
• Add the salt, then whisk in the cooled melted butter.
• Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
• Heat a non-stick 8 to 10 inch pan on medium high heat. Spray lightly with cooking oil.
• Ladle in about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter and swirl to coat the pan bottom.
• Fry for 45 to 60 seconds until slightly browned and the edges are starting to curl, then flip the crepe and fry for another 15 to 25 seconds. Remove to a plate. Continue with the remainder of the batter, spraying with a little cooking spray between crepes.
• Fill with topping of choice.

BASIC CREPES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
• Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
• Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot.

BASIC CREPES WITH FRUIT FILLING

Steps:

• 1. Combine all filling ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat until the mixture thickens.2. Cool mixture slightly place the fruit filling inside each of 20 crepes. Fold the crepe over to seal it. Top each crepe with 2 tablespoons of the whipped cream topping.EXCHANGES1 1/2 StarchNUTRITION FACTSCalories 136 Calories from Fat 12Total Fat 1 gram Saturated Fat 0 gramsCholesterol 2 milligramsSodium 205 milligramsTotal Carbohydrate 23 grams Dietary Fiber 1 gram Sugars 8 gramsProtein 8 grams

CREAMY STRAWBERRY CREPES

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.