Strawberry and Cream Cheese Crepes

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Delightful Strawberry and Cream Cheese Crepes for a sweet brunch or dessert
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 ounces cream cheese , softened
6 tablespoons cottage cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups fresh strawberries ( or frozen unsweetened & thawed )
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
488
Sugar
37g
Fat
21g
Strawberry and Cream Cheese Crepes are a delightful and delicious way to start your day or end a meal. These delicate, thin pancakes are filled with a luscious mixture of cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sugar, then wrapped around juicy, ripe strawberries. The crepes are then oven-baked until golden brown, creating a crisp exterior while keeping the filling warm and melted. The tangy cream cheese offsets the sweet berries, making each bite of the crepe a delightful balance of flavors. These crepes are perfect for brunch, dessert, or even a sweet snack.

Instructions

1.In a blender, combine eggs, milk, water, flour, and salt. Blend until smooth.
2.Heat a lightly greased 6-in. skillet; pour 2 tablespoons batter into center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to spread batter.
3.Cook until set; turn and cook until lightly browned. Remove to wire rack to cool.
4.In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, cottage cheese and sugar until smooth.
5.On each crepe, spread about 3 tablespoons of cheese mixture; top with about 1/4 cup strawberries. Roll up and place on a greased baking sheet.
6.Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
7.In a saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
8.Serve with sauce.

PROS

Strawberry and Cream Cheese Crepes are a delicious and sweet treat that can be enjoyed as a dessert or for brunch.
The cream cheese and cottage cheese filling provide a creamy and tangy contrast to the sweet, juicy strawberries.
The crepes are easy to make and can be prepared in advance for a stress-free morning.

CONS

These crepes can be high in calories and sugar, especially if eaten with the sauce.
They should be consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. They have been shown to aid in reducing inflammation and promoting heart health. The cream cheese and cottage cheese filling provides protein and dairy, which can support bone health and help build and repair muscle tissue.

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