Lemon And Mandarin Orange Cream Cheese Crepes

Name: Lemon And Mandarin Orange Cream Cheese Crepes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce:; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup salted butter, melted; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 egg yolk; Filling:; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, with juice reserved; 1/4 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Crepes:; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

Sauce:
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup salted butter, melted
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 egg yolk
Filling:
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, with juice reserved
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crepes:
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs

1
Whisk 1 cup sugar, butter, water, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and egg yolk together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Cover sauce to keep warm.
2
Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup mandarin orange juice, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl using an electric mixer until well blended; mixture will be a bit lumpy.
3
Blend milk, flour, and eggs together in a bowl using an electric mixer. Set a greased crepe pan over medium heat. Ladle batter in until just covering the bottom of the pan. Cook until top dries, about 3 minutes. Flip and set aside; repeat with the remaining batter.
4
Spoon filling into crepes and fold over like a taco. Spoon mandarin orange pieces over filled crepes. Pour sauce on top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce:, 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup salted butter, melted, 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Lemon And Mandarin Orange Cream Cheese Crepes falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!