LILAC CREAM CREPES
Fresh lilacs are a great addition to these crepes. They add beautiful color and will impress any guest. Make these in the spring when lilacs are in bloom.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 16 crepes.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar and salt. Add flour; beat until smooth. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in an 8-in. nonstick skillet. Pour 2 tablespoons bater into center of skillet; lift and turn pan to cover bottom. Cook until lightly browned; turn and brown the other side. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, adding butter to skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between. , For filling, combine sugar and flour in a heavy saucepan; stir in cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir 1/2 cup hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan. Cook and stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly (do not boil). Stir in butter, vanilla and nutmeg. Cool for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate. Fold lilacs into filling just before assembling crepes., For syrup, combine sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add lilacs and blueberries; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Strain syrup, discarding lilacs and blueberries (do not press flowers or fruit. Spoon syrup onto plates. Fill crepes with cream filling; roll up. Place crepes over syrup. Garnish with Candied Lilacs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 256mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
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Judy Kelly
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of crepes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The crepes were light and fluffy, and the lilac-cream filling was to die for. I will definitely be making these again.
Aeysha moni
[email protected]These crepes were a bit too eggy for my taste, but the lilac-cream filling was divine. I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would use a different crepe batter.
GL king Band
[email protected]I made these crepes for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best crepes he's ever had.
Alisa Alisa
[email protected]These crepes were a huge hit at my baby shower. They were so pretty and delicious, and everyone loved them.
MD:Maruf Hasan
[email protected]I'm allergic to lilacs, so I used rose petals instead. The crepes still turned out great and the floral flavor was lovely.
Lydiaa
[email protected]These crepes are a bit pricey to make, but they're perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely make them again for a brunch or dinner party.
simon collins
[email protected]I've never made crepes before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The crepes turned out perfectly and the lilac-cream filling was amazing.
kalkidan zimbelachew
[email protected]These crepes were a lot of work, but they were totally worth it. They were so delicious and everyone at my party loved them.
Mahesh Bista
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my crepes turned out rubbery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what the problem was.
Malik Zafer
[email protected]These crepes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I would probably use less sugar next time.
Lulwah alruzayg
[email protected]I had a hard time finding lilac flowers, so I used lavender instead. The crepes still turned out great, but the flavor was more subtle.
Halima Adebayo
[email protected]The crepes were a bit too thick for my taste, but the lilac-cream filling was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would use a thinner batter next time.
Anemka
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lilacs, but I was pleasantly surprised by these crepes. The lilac flavor was very mild and didn't overpower the other ingredients.
Aden Bowman
[email protected]These crepes were absolutely stunning! I served them at a brunch party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about the delicate flavor and beautiful presentation.
Connie Kitchen
[email protected]I used fresh lilacs from my backyard, and they really made the dish special. The crepes were devoured by my family and friends in no time.
EUGEN OUMA
[email protected]The crepes were a bit tricky to flip, but they turned out perfectly golden brown. The lilac-cream filling was easy to make and had a lovely lavender color.
Jamal bukhari
[email protected]I've made crepes many times before, but this was my first time trying them with a lilac-cream filling. The floral flavor of the lilacs was subtle but noticeable, and it paired perfectly with the sweet cream.
sahil shahid
[email protected]These lilac-cream crepes were a delightful surprise! The crepes were tender and flavorful, and the lilac-infused cream filling was simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and was very pleased with the results.