Tomorrow morning we’ll  make this for our breakfast special at Caffè Victoria.  Come on into the caffè, and enjoy fresh, delicious crêpes, or try them in your own kitchen.  Either way, you’ll be impressed and delighted with these versatile treats that can be served for breakfast, dinner or dessert.

Below please find some possible fillings and sauces to finish off these delectables.  You’ll “finish them off”…no problem there!

Caffè Victoria is located at 13th & Main Streets in Windsor, Colorado.

strawberry-crepes

For dessert crêpes, try strawberry coulis and crème fraîche.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 ½ Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • Butter, for coating the pan

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and pulse for 10 seconds. Allow crêpe batter to rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Batter can be made up to 24-hours ahead.

Heat a small non-stick pan. Add butter to coat. Pour 1 ounce of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly. Cook for 30 seconds, loosen slightly with a rubber spatula, and flip. (Crêpe should slid easily in pan before attempting “the flip.”) Cook for another 10 seconds and remove to a clean work surface or platter. Use immediately, or store them for future use.

To store: Lay them out flat so they can cool. Continue until all batter is gone. Once they have cooled, place wax paper between them and stack them up. Place them in a resealable plastic bag in the refrigerator for several days or in the freezer for up to two months. When using frozen crêpes, thaw on a rack before gently peeling apart.

Filling  & Sauce suggestion:

CHEF’S NOTE:  Crêpes can be filled with sweetened cream cheese, crème fraîche, thick yogurt or sliced fresh fruit.  Try them with a savory filling, just omit the vanilla and sugar from the batter.  Fill them with scrambled eggs, ham & cheddar, or if you like spicy, scramble some eggs with minced jalapenos, cilantro and jack cheese.  These are delicious topped with green chile or queso.  What about some seasoned shredded chicken, pico de gallo and sour cream for dinner.  Serve it with some rice and black beans… olé!  Use your imagination… (TRY SOME CHOCOLATE!)… and the possibilities are endless.

Berry Coulis Recipe

  • 2 cups fresh berries, such as strawberries, raspberries or blueberries, (or any combination thereof.)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

To prepare coulis: Combine berries, sugar and lemon juice in small saucepan, bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Mash berries a bit.  Serve warm over filled crêpes.