Description
These Lemon Mascarpone Stuffed Crepes are a luscious brunch treat featuring thin, buttery crepes filled with a sweet, tangy, and creamy lemon mascarpone mixture. Perfect for special mornings or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
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- For Crepes:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for cooking
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For Lemon Mascarpone Filling:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- To make the crepe batter, combine eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a blender. Pulse two times.
- Add flour, sugar, and salt. Blend for thirty seconds until smooth.
- Cover the blender and refrigerate the batter for thirty minutes to rest.
- Meanwhile, to make the lemon mascarpone filling, place mascarpone in a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon zest.
- In another bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream gently into the mascarpone mixture until combined.
- To cook the crepes, heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the pan.
- Using a ¼-cup measure, scoop batter onto the pan and swirl to form a thin pancake.
- Cook for about two minutes, loosen edges, then flip and cook for another minute until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- Repeat with remaining batter, adding butter as needed between crepes.
- Serve the warm crepes spread with the lemon mascarpone filling.
Notes
- The first crepe often turns out imperfect — don’t be discouraged!
- For savory crepes, omit the vanilla and sugar from the batter and fill with savory ingredients.
- Crepes can be made ahead and kept warm in a low oven or reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 crepes with filling
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg