Cherry Filled Crepes
Delicious cherry-filled crepes that can be sweet or savory, perfect for a cozy brunch with customizable options.
Ingredients
Crepe Batter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) For sweet crepes
- 1 pinch salt
Cherry Filling
- 2 cups cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar (for sweet crepes)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Optional Add-Ons
- to taste vanilla, cinnamon, whipped cream, cream cheese, chocolate For sweet version
- to taste goat cheese, brie, thyme, black pepper, ham or crispy bacon For savory version
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk milk and eggs first. Add flour, salt and whisk until smooth. Stir in melted butter and sugar if desired. Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
Cooking Crepes
- Heat a nonstick pan on medium and lightly butter it. Pour a small ladle of batter and quickly swirl the pan to spread thin. Cook for about 45 to 60 seconds, then flip and cook for another 20 to 30 seconds. Stack cooked crepes on a plate.
Making Cherry Filling
- In a small pot, add cherries, sugar (if using), and lemon juice. Heat until cherries look juicy, then stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for another minute until glossy and slightly thick.
Filling and Folding
- Spoon warm cherry filling into each crepe. For classic look, fold into quarters; for more filling in each bite, roll them up.
Serving Suggestions
- Customize your crepes with sweet or savory toppings such as whipped cream, goat cheese, or fresh herbs.
Notes
Crepes can be made ahead and reheated. Mix and match flavors to suit your preference. Fresh versus frozen cherries can be used; both work well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g