Light Black Forest Crepes

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Light Black Forest Crepes for a guilt-free dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 package reduced-fat cream cheese , softened
	1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
	2/3 cup confectioners ' sugar
	8 prepared crepes
	1 can no-sugar-added cherry pie filling , warmed
	1/4 cup chocolate syrup

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

174

Sugar

16g

Fat

The Black Forest Cake is a classic German dessert that originated in the Black Forest region, known for its cherry trees and premium chocolate. This Light Black Forest Crepe recipe takes all the classic flavors of the cake and transforms them into a lighter, healthier dessert option. Each crepe is filled with a reduced-fat cream cheese mixture and delicious cherry pie filling, then drizzled with chocolate syrup for a decadent yet guilt-free dessert experience.

Instructions

1.	In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
2.	Spread 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto each crepe.
3.	Spoon a heaping tablespoon of cherry pie filling down the center of each crepe.
4.	Roll up the crepes and place seam-side down on a serving platter.
5.	Drizzle with chocolate syrup and serve.

PROS

These crepes are a light and tasty twist on the classic Black Forest Cake.

They have a rich chocolate and cherry flavor without the high calorie and fat content of traditional desserts.

CONS

The crepes can be a bit fragile and may tear easily.

Be careful when handling them to prevent tearing or breaking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Light Black Forest Crepes recipe uses reduced-fat ingredients, meaning it has fewer calories and less fat than the traditional Black Forest Cake.
It also includes cherry pie filling, which contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, making it a healthier option than some other fruit-based desserts. The chocolate syrup, however, is high in sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation.