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French Crepes with Berries and Ricotta

Now in Paris, Nutella and banana crepes are all the rage, but I make my recipe with berries, ricotta, and lemon zest.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French
Keyword classic recipe, easy breakfast recipe, easy brunch recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Linda Spiker

Ingredients

For crepes:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ⅛ cup milk
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla paste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter plus more for pan

Toppings:

  • 2 cups fresh mixed berries
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • zest of two lemons
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Makes 6-7 12" crepes
  • Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. If you don’t have a blender, whisk the eggs, milk, honey, and vanilla paste together in a bowl till smooth. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of the melted butter. Make sure batter is very smooth. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow all the air bubbles to settle.
  • Heat crêpe pan on high.
  • When heated, use a clean dish cloth to wipe with butter. Do this between making each crepe too.
  • Pour about 1/2 - 2/3 cup batter onto crepe maker and immediately use the spreader in a clockwise circle to spread batter. I messed it up the first time so don't worry if you do too. It takes a little practice to get it right! Watching the video posted above will help.
  • Cook for about 30 seconds (until lightly browned) and flip. Cook for another 10-15 seconds and flip again, fold crepe in half and remove from crepe maker, fold again. Set crepe on plate, top with berries, ricotta cheese, lemon zest and sliced almonds.