Crepe Making

Classic French crepes filled with whipped cream, fresh fruit and chocolate sauce.

These French street food staples are easier to make than you think. Crepes can be dressed up with sweet or savory toppings and any number of flavorful fillings. This week in Culinary Arts we used fresh fruit, whipped cream and a chocolate sauce .... très délicieux!

INGREDIENTS 

1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)  1 tablespoon sugar 

1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 

1 1/2 cups whole milk 

4 large eggs 

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 

DIRECTIONS 

1. In a blender, combine flour, sugar, salt, milk, eggs, and butter. 

2. Puree until mixture is smooth and bubbles form on top, about 30 seconds. Let batter sit at least 15 minutes at room temperature (or refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 1 day; whisk before using). 

3. Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium. Lightly coat with butter. Add 1/3 cup batter and swirl to completely cover bottom of skillet. Cook until underside of crepe is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. 

4. Loosen edge of crepe with a rubber spatula, then with your fingertips, quickly flip. Cook 1 minute more. Slide crepe out of skillet and repeat with remaining batter. (Coat pan with butter as needed.) 

Using a blender ensures a smooth crepe batter that has the consistency of heavy cream. If not using immediately, stack cooked, cooled crepes with wax paper and refrigerate, up to 3 days.