Description
Indulgent blackberry lemonade crepes combine tangy cream cheese and sweet berries in a French-inspired breakfast delight. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques deliver a luxurious morning treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups blackberries
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
Dairy and Sweet Components:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) lemon instant pudding and pie filling
- 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
Flavor Enhancers and Thickeners:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup lemonade concentrate
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 7 tablespoons water, divided
- 3 teaspoons corn starch
Instructions
- Craft a smooth, lump-free batter by whisking eggs in a medium mixing bowl, then incorporate sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, milk, flour, and melted butter until perfectly blended.
- Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly coating the surface with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Gently pour batter into the pan, tilting and rotating to create a thin, even layer covering the entire bottom surface.
- Allow the crepe to cook for 1-2 minutes until edges turn golden and slightly crisp, then carefully flip to cook the opposite side.
- Transfer completed crepes to a plate, repeating the process until all batter is transformed into delicate pancakes.
- Whip cream cheese until light and airy, then fold in lemonade concentrate to create a tangy, smooth filling.
- Separately blend lemon pudding mix with evaporated milk until the mixture reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
- Merge the cream cheese and pudding mixtures, ensuring a uniform, silky texture throughout.
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by mixing water and cornstarch, then incorporate into the bubbling berry mixture.
- Simmer and occasionally mash blackberries, allowing the sauce to thicken and develop a rich, intense flavor.
- Lay each crepe flat, spreading a delicate layer of lemonade cream cheese filling across the surface.
- Generously spoon blackberry compote along the crepe’s center, creating a vibrant, fruity stripe.
- Carefully roll the crepe, positioning it seam-side down on the serving plate.
- Optionally dust with a light snowfall of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Whip up a delightful breakfast or dessert that bursts with tangy lemon and sweet blackberry flavors.
- Creamy cream cheese filling adds luxurious richness to these delicate, thin pancakes.
- Perfect for weekend brunches or impressing guests with a sophisticated homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 185 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg