- Why I Love Them<\/a><\/li>
- Ingredients for the Crepe Batter<\/a><\/li>
- Ingredients for the Filling<\/a><\/li>
- Ingredients for the Topping<\/a><\/li>
- Why These Ingredients Are Awesome<\/a><\/li>
- Making the Batter<\/a><\/li>
- Making the Filling<\/a><\/li>
- Cooking the Crepes<\/a><\/li>
- Assembling the Crepes<\/a><\/li>
- Serving<\/a><\/li>
- Leftovers<\/a><\/li>
- Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Why I Love Them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The crepe itself is soft and tender, and when you bite into it, the creamy strawberry filling just melts in your mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I love how the tangy sweetness of the strawberries balances the richness of the cream cheese and the folded crepe holds it all together without falling apart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices, these crepes feel super fancy even though they\u2019re really fun to make. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every time I make them, my kitchen smells like a little winter wonderland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients for the Crepe Batter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1\/4 teaspoon salt
Pink food coloring gel, about 4-5 drops<\/p>\n\n\n\nIngredients for the Filling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1\/2 cup powdered sugar
1\/2 cup fresh strawberry puree, about 5-6 strawberries
1\/4 cup heavy cream<\/p>\n\n\n\nIngredients for the Topping<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1 cup whipped cream
1\/4 cup fresh strawberry slices
Powdered sugar if you want to dust them<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy These Ingredients Are Awesome<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The flour makes the crepe soft but sturdy, milk keeps it smooth, eggs add richness, and sugar plus vanilla give a gentle sweetness and cozy aroma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Butter makes it rich and the pink food coloring just makes it festive and fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cream cheese filling is tangy and creamy, the strawberry puree gives that fresh fruity pop, and heavy cream keeps it light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whipped cream on top is basically mandatory and the strawberry slices make it pretty and bright. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A dusting of powdered sugar is like a little snow on top, totally optional but makes it feel extra festive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Making the Batter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI start by grabbing a big bowl and whisking together the flour, milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I whisk it until smooth and lump-free. If I\u2019m lazy or in a hurry, I toss it all in a blender and it\u2019s done in like 30 seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then I add the pink food coloring drop by drop until the batter is a soft, holiday pink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I cover it and let it rest in the fridge for 10 minutes. It just makes the crepes tender and easier to flip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Making the Filling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhile the batter chills, I blend the strawberries into a smooth puree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then I beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, add the strawberry puree and heavy cream, and mix it all together until it\u2019s creamy and dreamy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The smell alone makes me want to eat it straight out of the bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cooking the Crepes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI heat my non-stick skillet over medium heat and rub a tiny dab of butter around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then I pour about 1\/4 cup of batter in, swirl it into a thin circle, and cook for a minute or two until the edges lift a little and the bottom is lightly golden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I flip it and cook another 30 seconds and stack it on a plate. I usually get around 8 crepes out of this batch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assembling the Crepes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI lay a crepe flat, spread about 2 tablespoons of filling, fold it in half, then half again to make a triangle, or sometimes I roll it up for a cute look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I do this for all of them. Then I dollop some whipped cream on top, add a few strawberry slices for a pop of color, and if I\u2019m feeling fancy, a little powdered sugar makes them look snowy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Serving<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI serve them warm straight from the skillet. They are perfect for Christmas breakfast, dessert, or brunch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I sometimes drizzle a bit of strawberry syrup or dust with powdered sugar for extra festive vibes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pair them with a hot vanilla latte or sparkling cider and it feels like the holidays in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leftovers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf I have any leftovers, which is rare, I store the crepes and filling separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I reheat the crepes in a skillet for 30 seconds per side to keep them soft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The filling can be eaten cold or at room temp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I do not freeze assembled crepes because the filling makes them soggy, but plain crepes freeze well if layered with parchment in a freezer bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Let the batter rest for 10 minutes so the crepes are tender and flip easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add food coloring slowly so the pink comes out perfect without changing the flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use a non-stick skillet for easy flipping. If the batter feels thick, thin it with a little milk. You can also prep the batter and filling the day before to save time during busy holiday mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Ingredients for the Crepe Batter<\/a><\/li>