Lilac Cream Crepes Recipe

Name: Lilac Cream Crepes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 1-1/2 cups milk; 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; Softened butter; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 4 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dash ground nutmeg; 1 cup individual lilac blossoms, stems removed; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 cup water; 1-1/2 cup individual lilac blossoms, stems removed; 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh or frozen blueberries

Servings: persons

4 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
Softened butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
4 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash ground nutmeg
1 cup individual lilac blossoms, stems removed
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1-1/2 cup individual lilac blossoms, stems removed
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh or frozen blueberries

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.

1243

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, 1-1/2 cups milk, 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lilac Cream 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.

Lilac Cream Crepes

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