Description
Lemon Mascarpone Stuffed Crepes are a luxurious and delightful treat, combining soft, thin crepes with a creamy, tangy mascarpone filling. The refreshing lemon zest adds a burst of citrus flavor that perfectly complements the rich mascarpone. These crepes are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crepes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- For the mascarpone filling:
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For serving:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Make the crepes: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the crepes: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour a small amount of batter into the pan, swirling to spread it into a thin layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges begin to lift, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds. Repeat with the remaining batter, placing the crepes on a plate to cool.
- Prepare the mascarpone filling: In a bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Stuff the crepes: Once the crepes have cooled, spoon a generous amount of mascarpone filling onto the center of each crepe. Gently fold the crepes over the filling or roll them up to encase the creamy mixture.
- Serve: Arrange the stuffed crepes on a plate, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy the light, lemony, creamy goodness of your homemade crepes!
Notes
- You can make the crepes ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just reheat them in a warm skillet before filling.
- If you prefer a sweeter filling, add a bit more powdered sugar to the mascarpone mixture.
- For a fun twist, try adding a spoonful of raspberry or strawberry jam to the crepes before rolling them up.
- To make the crepes even fluffier, you can replace a part of the milk with sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg