I've been making this for more than 40 years, it's about the only recipe I use any more for a filling for breakfast crepes. It's the best custard base I've ever tried, so creamy and sweet. When the kids were much younger, I left out the brandy and it's just as good. But the brandy really does liven up the filling, so I...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a 2-quarter saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and cornstarch and cook until thickened (or microwave for 5 to 7 minutes).
- 2. Add 1/4 of the hot milk mixture to the beaten eggs, and blend well.
- 3. Add the egg mixture to the remaining hot milk mixture in the saucepan and stir over medium heat (or microwave for 2 minutes or until thick). Remove pan from heat; stir in the brandy (if using) and vanilla. Chill completely.
- 4. For use as a crepe filling - Recipe makes enough filling for 10 crepes. Place 3 tablespoons of custard in the center of each crepe. Add about 1/3 cup of sliced strawberries, if you wish. Then gently roll each crepe and place on a plate. Top each crepe with whipping cream and fresh strawberries.
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RUMAN GEMING YT
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The crepes are always light and fluffy, and the custard filling is rich and creamy. I love that this recipe is so versatile - I've used different fruits and flavors in the filling, an
Chantel Elizabeth “Lizzy” Lundquist
[email protected]5/5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. The crepes were delicate and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.
mangal napali
[email protected]These crepes were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! The custard filling was the perfect consistency and sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.
Andre Roberts
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The crepes were light and fluffy, and the custard filling was rich and creamy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.