CRêPES WITH BLUEBERRY COULIS (CREPES)

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The Culinary Institute of America's Cheese-filled Crêpes with Blueberry Coulis (sauce) is a treat you 'll remember for years to come. Although traditionally eaten in the morning, crepes can be served as a light snack, impressive brunch item, or mouth-watering dessert. To save time, prepare the cheese filling, blueberry coulis, and crêpes in advance and store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble. Prepared crêpes should be stacked between sheets of parchment or waxed paper, wrapped in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. You can also freeze crêpes for a later date; just remember to thaw them before filling and folding.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 12 crepes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
low-fat milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
melted unsalted butter, for greasing and drizzling
2 cups cottage cheese
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 lb fresh blueberries (3 1/2 cups) or 1 lb frozen blueberries (3 1/2 cups)
3/4-1 cup sugar
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • To make the crêpe batter, sift the flour, sugar, and salt into a bowl and set aside; Combine the egg, milk, butter, and vanilla extract in another bowl and stir until smooth; Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until blended into a relatively smooth batter; Let the batter rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator; (The batter may be prepared to this point and stored in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours).
  • Heat a crêpe pan or small skillet over medium heat; Brush the pan with melted butter; Pour a scant ¼ cup batter into the crêpe pan, swirling and tilting the pan to coat the bottom; Cook (reducing the heat if necessary) until the first side is set and has a little color, about 2 minutes; Use a thin metal or heatproof rubber spatula to loosen the crêpe, and turn it over; Cook on the other side until set and very lightly colored (the crêpe will not be as dark on the second side as on the first), 1 minute more; Stack the crêpes between layers of parchment or waxed paper as you cook.
  • To make the cheese filling, purée the cottage cheese and cream cheese in a blender until very smooth; Transfer to a bowl and stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract by hand; Keep refrigerated until you are ready to finish the crêpes.
  • Combine the blueberries, ¾ cup of the sugar, and one tablespoon of the lemon juice in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat; Simmer until the sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes; Taste the mixture and, if necessary, add more sugar; Continue to heat until any additional sugar is dissolved; Strain the coulis through a fine-mesh sieve (Makes 2 Cups).
  • After straining, place the coulis in a clean saucepan and bring to a simmer; Make a slurry by blending 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoons cold water. Drizzle the slurry into the simmering coulis gradually, adding just enough to lightly thicken the sauce.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F; Lightly brush a medium baking dish with melted butter.
  • Spoon or pipe about 2 tablespoons of the cheese filling onto each crêpe; Fold each crêpe into quarters, or fold the sides in to the center, then roll each crêpe up; Place the crêpes seam side down in the prepared baking dish; Drizzle with melted butter and bake until very hot, 8-10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, 2 crêpes per serving, with warm blueberry coulis.

najmul mia
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These crêpes were a bit tricky to make, but they were worth the effort. The blueberry coulis was delicious, and the crêpes were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


jaheem89t1 Piggy
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These crêpes were delicious! I loved the combination of the light and fluffy crêpes with the sweet and tangy blueberry coulis. I will definitely be making these again.


Alima Blr
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The blueberry coulis was a bit runny, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing it a bit longer next time.


Kajoli Akter
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These crêpes were a bit too thick for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them thinner next time.


Younes Ashraf
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The blueberry coulis was amazing! I used frozen blueberries, and it still turned out great. I can't wait to try it with fresh blueberries next time.


Sundori Komola
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These crêpes were a little bland. I think I'll try adding some vanilla extract or cinnamon to the batter next time.


Colleen spivey
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The blueberry coulis was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Eryn Hazel
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These crêpes were a little thicker than I expected, but they were still delicious. I think I'll try making them thinner next time.


michael phillip
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I loved the delicate flavor of the crêpes. They were the perfect canvas for the blueberry coulis, which was bursting with flavor.


Respect Moments
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These crêpes were so easy to make, even for a beginner like me. The instructions were clear and concise, and I didn't have any problems following them.


Fatimo David
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The blueberry coulis was amazing! I used fresh blueberries, and the flavor was incredible. I can't wait to try it with other berries, too.


Julieann Munson
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I've made these crêpes several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so versatile, and I love that I can fill them with anything I have on hand.


Md Shurob
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These crêpes were a hit with my family! The blueberry coulis was the perfect topping, and the crepes were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.