I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Dessert Crepes

Very good as a dessert or even for lunch. Light and airy.


DESSERT CREPES
(makes 8-9)

Ingredients:
*3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
*1/8 cup white sugar
*1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
*1/2 cup powdered sugar
*4 eggs
*2 tablespoon white sugar
*1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
*1 1/3 cup milk
*2 tablespoons butter, melted
*1 cup all-purpose flour
*1/8 teaspoon corn starch
*1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:
~Mix strawberries & 1/8 cup white sugar in a small mixing bowl.
~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
~Remove strawberries from refrigerator and drain liquid off.
~Mix cream cheese & powdered sugar until smooth.
~Stir in strawberries.
~Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
~Beat eggs in a medium size mixing bowl.
~Mix in vanilla, milk, white sugar, melted butter, flour, corn starch & salt.
~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
~Spray a small skillet with cooking spray.
~Heat over med-high heat.
~Once hot, pour 1/8 cup of egg batter to pan, tilting to spread evenly.
~When crepe has turned a very light brown color, turn to brown other side. (about 30 seconds to a minute on each side)
~Remove crepe from pan once brown on both sides.
~Spoon the strawberry filling into the center of each crepe and roll the crepe up around it.
~Drizzle a little sauce over the top.
~Sprinkle with powdered sugar. (optional)
~Add a little whip cream to the top. (optional)

Variations:
`substitute strawberries with raspberries
`fill with nutella & bananas
`fill with apple pie filling
`fill with cherry pie filling

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