Mexican Cajeta – Caramel Crepes

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 13

Mexican Cajeta - Caramel Crepes to indulge your sweet tooth

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

690

Sugar

62g

Fat

38g

Mexican Cajeta - Caramel Crepes are a sweet and indulgent dessert originating from Mexico. Cajeta is a traditional Mexican caramel made from sweetened goat milk and is used as a filling for the crepes. The toasted coconut adds a nutty flavor and crunchy texture to the dish. The crepes are served with coffee ice cream, which provides a contrast to the sweet and rich flavors of the cajeta and coconut. This dessert is perfect for serving at dinner parties or as a special treat for your family.

Instructions

1.	In a small saucepan, warm the cajeta (Mexican caramel) over medium heat until runny. Stir in the rum and mix well.
2.	Lay out a tortilla and spoon 1/4 cup of the cajeta mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of the toasted coconut over the cajeta.
3.	Roll up the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down on a plate. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and cajeta mixture.
4.	Place the plates in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to set.
5.	Serve each crepe with a scoop of coffee ice cream and top with additional cajeta and toasted coconut, if desired.

PROS

These crepes are easy to make and are a decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
The combination of the cajeta, toasted coconut, and coffee ice cream is simply delicious.

CONS

These crepes are high in sugar and calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
They may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or celiac disease due to the presence of dairy and gluten in the tortillas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert may not be the healthiest option, the coconut and cajeta contain healthy fats and can provide energy. Additionally, moderate caffeine intake from the coffee ice cream can have cognitive and physical benefits.

	4 flour tortillas
	1 2/3 cups caramels ( Mexican cajeta or dulce leche )
	4 tablespoons rum
	1 1/3 cups coconut , shredded , toasted
	2 cups coffee ice cream