Strawberry Fruit Dip And Crepes Filling Recipes

STRAWBERRY CREPES WITH STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE FILLING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor combine all ingredients (if you don't want them to be sweet, take out the sugar and vanilla). Cover and refrigerate about an hour (don't skip this step, it is very important).
• Heat a skillet* over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray or oil.Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into pan, tilting to completely coat the surface of the pan (kind of like how you would if you were trying to coat the pan with oil).
• Cook 3-4 minutes, flipping over once, until golden. The thinner the crepe, the better!*If you have a crepe maker, use that. They will turn out perfect every time.

STRAWBERRY FRUIT DIP AND CREPES FILLING

Steps:

• Pour strawberries into a microwave safe bowl and thaw in microwave (about 2 1/2 minutes, tossing every 30 seconds), or let them sit in the frig overnight to thaw.
• Cut berries into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.
• Cube cream cheese into a medium mixing bowl: add powdered sugar and vanilla.
• Using whisk beaters, mix on medium speed until fluffy.
• Remove bowl from mixing stand.
• Pour strawberries and any accumulated liquid over creamy mixture and fold in.
• until completely mixed.
• Optional: blend berries in blender or food processor before folding into cream to make a smooth dip.
• Serving suggestions: Toss with fruit to make a fruit salad; serve with dessert crepes, pancakes or waffles, either as filling or topping; pour over vanilla ice cream; use as the cream element for a smoothie; spoon over chunks of sponge cake; use as a dip for cookies, fruit, broken pieces of ice cream cone; etc.

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.

STRAWBERRY FRUIT DIP

Steps:

• Slice the strawberries.
• Put them into the food processor (or blender) with the splenda. Pulse until well combined but still a bit chunky.
• In a small bowl gently combine the strawberry mix with the cool-whip.
• Chill until ready to serve. You may want to stir it once before you serve it.

STRAWBERRY FILLING FOR CREPES

Steps:

• In a pot, melt butter on medium heat.
• Put in frozen strawberries.
• Dissolve cornstarch in cold water, add to pot.
• Add sugar and salt.
• Stir and turn heat down to low-medium.
• Allow to simmer until strawberries are soft.
• Smoosh strawberries.
• If you'd like a thicker consistency, allow to simmer on low heat, uncovered.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool for one minute.
• Add cinnamon and vanilla.
• Wrap in crepes. Make beautiful with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar or whipped cream.

FLUFFY STRAWBERRY FRUIT DIP

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese and preserves until blended. Fold in the whipped topping and marshmallow creme. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with fruit.

SPICED CREPES WITH STRAWBERRY FILLING

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon salt; set aside. In another medium bowl, beat milk, eggs, 3 tablespoons butter and the almond extract with wire whisk. Make a well in center of dry ingredients and pour in wet ingredients. Gradually beat wet and dry ingredients together until no dry flour mixture is visible. The batter should have the consistency and look of beige house paint. If it's too thick, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• In 8-inch nonstick skillet or crepe pan, pour about 1 teaspoon oil. Use a folded paper towel to wipe oil around entire interior of skillet. Heat skillet over medium heat until hot (a drop of water should skitter across the bottom). Add about 3 tablespoons batter to skillet and immediately tilt skillet to swirl batter so it covers the bottom of the skillet. Cook until tiny bubbles form around the edge and crepe is lightly browned on bottom. Use a spatula to loosen and flip the crepe. Cook other side just a few seconds. Turn finished crepe out onto plate. (Your first crepe may not turn out perfect-that's okay. The second one will.)
• Repeat with remaining batter. If crepes stick, re-oil bottom of skillet using the same paper towel. Stack crepes, placing a piece of cooking parchment paper or waxed paper between each so they don't stick together. Cover crepes with a kitchen towel so they don't dry out before making the filling. (Stacked crepes, wrapped in plastic wrap, can be stored in the refrigerator 1 day. Bring to room temperature before filling.)
• In 10-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add strawberries and brown sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until strawberries become slightly soft and exude some juice. Add orange juice, vinegar, vanilla and dash of salt. (Mixture will bubble up and you may want to avert your head; the fumes from the vinegar can take your breath away.) Cook uncovered 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid becomes slightly syrupy. Remove from heat.
• Remove a crepe from the stack and place it on clean work surface. (Be sure to fill crepes so the more attractive side will be on the outside.) Place about 2 tablespoons warm strawberry filling (try not to include too much of the juice) down middle of crepe. Fold sides of crepe, one at a time, over filling until they meet in the middle and overlap slightly. Repeat with remaining crepes and filling. Dust with powdered sugar.