Strawberry Cream Crepes

Name: Strawberry Cream Crepes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 22 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk; 3 eggs; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 dash salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon strawberry extract; 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional); 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"Although they take a little time to prepare, they're well worth the effort."

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Ready In:: 1hr 25mins
Ingredients:: 18
Serves:: 22

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups milk
3 eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
¹⁄₂ teaspoon lemon extract
1 ¹⁄₄ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 dash salt
TOPPING
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
³⁄₄ cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon strawberry extract
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
FILLING
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, eggs, butter and extract. Combine flour, sugar and salt; add to milk mixture and beat until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet. Stir batter; pour 2 tablespoons into center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between.
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in extract and food coloring if desired. Cool. Add strawberries.
In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in whipped cream. Spoon 2 rounded tablespoons of filling down the center of each crepe; roll up. Top with strawberry topping.

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Reviews

I love this recipe. I am so glad looneytunesfan posted it. I lost it years ago and haven't been able to find it. This recipe is wonderful. They taste like a gourmet dessert. It does take some time, but absolutely worth it!!!

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