Crêpes aux Fraises ~ Strawberry Crêpes

Recipe Categories : | Strawberry | Crêpes | Desserts | Hot Desserts | MAIN INDEX |

Serves : 6

Ingredients :

• 1 cup plain flour, sifted
• pinch of salt
• 1 tspn caster sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 4 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 250g (8oz) fresh strawberries, sliced
• ¼ - ½ cup icing sugar, sifted
• 4 tbsp brandy
• 30g (1oz) butter

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Put the flour, salt and sugar in a bowl. Make a well in the center and add the egg and yolk. Mix well.
2. Gradually beat in the milk and water, stir in the melted butter and mix well. Leave for at least 2 hours.
3. Meanwhile mix the strawberries, icing sugar and 1 tbsp of the brandy together. Chill for 1 hour.
4. Stir the batter well; if necessary add more water to give a thin batter. Lightly grease a 13-18cm (6-7") frying pan with butter and place over a moderate heat. Cook 12 crêpes in the usual way ( see Gateau de crêpes à la Florentine); keep hot.
5. Divide the strawberry mixture between the crêpes. Fold into quarters and arrange in a buttered flambé or shallow ovenproof dish. Dot with butter and bake in a preheated moderately hot oven, 200ºC (400ºF), for 10 minutes.
6. Warm the remaining brandy, pour over the crêpes, ignite and serve.