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Crepes with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream

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 And so it begins.  I get an annual “lemon affliction” and once again, I’m infected.  Each spring I dream of lemon desserts because they are of course, some of the best ever conceived.  Then to further feed my “condition” I paired perfectly fresh fruit with soft and light homemade crepes and stuffed them full of sweet, tart, lemon curd whipped cream.  Creamy and dreamy!  Do you make crepes?  Does the thought of making these delicate little pan-cakes make your palms sweat?  Are you worried they may be difficult or time consuming?  Fear not my friends!  I am amazed at how simple, quick and fun crepes are to make and filling them with lemon curd whipped cream made them heavenly!

 

 

Crepes with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream - Perfectly fresh fruit served with homemade crepes with sweet, tart, bright and creamy lemon curd whipped cream.Crepes are highly adaptable and can be served with a savory filling, plain and simple, or lightly sweetened and paired with dessert toppings such as jams, sugar and cinnamon, fruit curds or a lovely drizzle of chocolate.  This simple little recipe makes about ten 6-inch crepes but can easily be doubled or tripled.  All you need is flour, water, one egg, milk, butter, vanilla and a little sugar.

 

Crepes with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream - Perfectly fresh fruit served with homemade crepes with sweet, tart, bright and creamy lemon curd whipped cream.To make the batter place all the ingredients in a blender (or individual blender attachment) and process for about 10 seconds.  Thats it!  Refrigerate the batter for about an hour to let the bubbles rise and pop then heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-low and make some crepes.

 

Crepes with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream - Perfectly fresh fruit served with homemade crepes with sweet, tart, bright and creamy lemon curd whipped cream.Just as I took the last photo, my son and daughter-in-law stopped by and helped us make these disappear.  This is the perfect dessert for four people.  They are light and sweet and uniquely interesting.

 

Crepes with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream - Perfectly fresh fruit served with homemade crepes with sweet, tart, bright and creamy lemon curd whipped cream.Add a dusting of confectioners’ sugar if desired.  Crepes are a blank canvas waiting for your colors!

Crepes with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream - Perfectly fresh fruit served with homemade crepes with sweet, tart, bright and creamy lemon curd whipped cream.Blueberries?

Crepes with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream - Perfectly fresh fruit served with homemade crepes with sweet, tart, bright and creamy lemon curd whipped cream.Or strawberries?

Maybe bananas and Nutella?  Or fresh herbs in the batter in place of the vanilla and sugar?   Layers and layers of crepes to form a cake?  Rolled or folded?  I think I will make crepes again soon!

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Crepes with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 10 crepes
Course: Dessert
Author: Tricia
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5 from 3 votes
Perfectly fresh fruit served with soft and light homemade crepes stuffed full of sweet, tart, bright and creamy lemon curd whipped cream. Absolutely dreamy!

Ingredients

For the crepes:

  • 1 large egg
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ cup of water
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the filling:

  • ½ cup of lemon curd homemade or store bought - available near the jams and jellies I used THIS Lemon Curd Recipe
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

To prepare the crepes:

  • Place all ingredients in a small blender and process for about 10 seconds. Refrigerate the batter for about 1 hour to allow the bubbles to rise and pop. (Batter will keep refrigerated for up to 48 hours)
  • Cover a clean countertop with parchment paper large enough to hold 10 crepes.
  • When ready to make the crepes heat a small non-stick skillet over medium / medium low. Make sure the pan's cooking surface is about 6 inches wide. Lightly butter the pan and wipe out the excess with a clean paper towel.
  • If you have a digital scale weigh 1 ounce of batter per crepe. I weighed the batter in a small prep bowl that has a spout making it easy to pour.
  • Pour the batter into the center of the pre-heated pan swirling to spread evenly. Cook for 20-30 seconds until cooked through. Lift the edge of the crepe with a spatula and grab with both hands and flip.
  • Cook for another 10 seconds and remove to a parchment lined countertop to cool.

To prepare the lemon curd whipped cream:

  • Place the whipped cream in a small deep mixing bowl. Beat on high until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the lemon curd just until blended. Divide the mixture among the crepes. Top or fill with your favorite fruit and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Kitchen items that make this a breeze - a small blender and a digital kitchen scale. You don't have to use a blender - a whisk will do. You also don't need to have a scale but it just makes it super easy and the crepes all consistent in size and thickness.
  • Crepes can be cooled and stacked between wax paper, then frozen.
  • Crepe recipe adapted from Alton Brown on Food Network
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg

You’ll see lemon curd show up again soon too.  It is so dangerously delicious!  What’s your favorite lemon dish – sweet or savory?  I’ve posted many lemon desserts over the last 4 1/2  years and love them all!  I hope you’ll give these crepes and lemon curd whipped cream a try.  Your guests will be amazed!  Have a wonderful weekend and thanks so much for stopping by.

Tricia

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30 Comments

  1. Mandy

    I recently made crepes for friends during one of our “scheduled” power outages and the thought of lemon curd whipped cream makes me want to dash into the kitchen and make another batch.
    Have a super day Tricia.
    🙂 Mandy xo

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  5. michael

    Tricia, everything looks so delicious and beautiful. I love lemon curd with the whip cream and all the berries, so delicious! Beautiful photography as usual 🙂

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  7. Christina @ Christina's Cucina

    Oh my! I do love crepes and lemon, but your photos look like it would be a sin to eat them, they are so perfect, but of course, in fact it would be a sin NOT to eat them! Your photography is nothing short of superb, Tricia! Thanks for reminding me I NEED to make crepes very soon!

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    • Tricia Buice

      Haha Toni – for almost 5 years they have made a habit of stopping by on Sundays – usually late in the day when they know I am done shooting – leftovers are offered and eaten! Love my culinary consultants 🙂

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  10. Susan

    Oh my! I think I’d do both blueberries and strawberries! They look so pretty, Tricia. I haven’t made crepes in ages and I’m inspired by these beauties.

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  11. Beth

    I can’t think of an affliction I’d rather have! Your crepes look wonderful, and nothing beats lemon curd. As for my favourite lemon recipe, it would be hard to choose, but lemon meringue pie is right up there.

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  15. Monica

    So utterly delicious and beautiful, Tricia! I swear I have been craving lemon curd as well and lemons have been on my mind, as you know. I am craving lemon tart and all kinds of lemony things. This lemon curd whipped cream is so divine..you could layer it with fruit for a quick parfait (just saw that on a show over the weekend and had me wanting it!). Such a beautiful spread – crepes may not be hard to make when we actually go to do it but it sure feels luxurious and special, doesn’t it…

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