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Fresh Berry Crepes Recipe

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Method
 

  1. Blend the 2 eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 tbsp melted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla on medium for 20 seconds until smooth. Cover and rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  2. Beat the 4 oz softened cream cheese with a hand mixer for 1 minute, then add the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp lemon zest and beat for 30 more seconds. Whip the 1/2 cup heavy cream to soft peaks and fold it into the cream cheese mixture until no white streaks remain.
  3. Heat a 10-inch nonstick pan over medium, brush lightly with butter, and pour in 1/4 cup batter. Swirl to spread thin and cook for 1 minute 30 seconds until edges are dry, then flip and cook 30 seconds more. Stack finished crepes with parchment between them. Repeat to make 8 to 10 crepes.
  4. Lay each crepe flat, spoon 2 tbsp filling down the center, scatter strawberries and blueberries over the filling, and fold the sides over to form a parcel. Place seam-side down on a plate.
  5. Arrange 2 to 3 filled crepes per plate, top with the 1/2 cup raspberries and any remaining strawberries and blueberries, drizzle with the 2 tbsp maple syrup, and dust with powdered sugar through a sieve.

Notes

The 20-minute batter rest is the one thing I'd ask you not to skip. If you're short on time, you can make the batter and refrigerate it the night before. The filling can also be made up to a day ahead and kept covered in the fridge; just give it a gentle stir before using.