I love the summer holidays and all the American patriotism. Which inspired me to make these patriotic crepes.
Not only are they the perfect summer patriotic dish, but the summer fruits you pair them with add a freshness you can’t taste any other time of the year (especially in Utah).
As I made these crepes, I thought it would be fun to incorporate our original vanilla crepe recipe with them for the red and white stripes effect.
The red crepes I am making today are a type of red velvet crepe. But the thing that makes these crepes, is the filling. I am not kidding when I say I ate this with a spoon until I got a stomach ache.
It tastes so good. Mix it with some fresh fruit and you have yourself and amazing patriotic breakfast that your friends and family will rave about.
If you have never made crepes before, don’t let them intimidate you. They are easy to cook, once you get the right texture.
If you follow this recipe, you should have no problems at all. The most important thing to remember, is that crepes are not pancakes.
They are thin, more moist and buttery, and do not flip or cook the same as a pancake. Their batter is a lot more thin and smooth, and should have little to no bumps from the flour.
We make this easy on you by putting the ingredients in a blender and letting the batter get frothy. Let’s get started.
How to make Patriotic Crepes:
First, add 2 eggs and 1 egg yolk, the milk, water,salt, sugar, vanilla, food coloring and pre-melted butter into your blender. Blend until it is a little foamy and fully combined. It’s best to pulse rather than beat the batter for a long time.
You’ll then add the flour and cocoa powder and again, continue to pulse. Once it is fully combined, put the crepe batter aside and let it sit for an hour.
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As you wait for the crepe batter to settle, now would be a perfect time to prepare your fruit and filling. Crepes are usually filled with Nutella, whipped cream, strawberries and bananas, but I love this creamy filling.
It only requires three easy ingredients: marshmallow cream, whipped cream and cream cheese. It is the most easy filling ever, and tastes amazing with just about anything.
To make this filling fluffy, you will want to beat the cream cheese first to soften it up, then add the marshmallow cream.
After the cream cheese and marshmallow cream have fully combined, you will then want to fold in your whipped cream.
Do not beat or blend the whipped cream or it will lose its fluffy texture. Be sure you just fold it in with a rubber spatula or spoon. Once it’s ready to go, place in fridge until your crepes are ready.
We love all the summer fruits. But since these are patriotic crepes, we are sticking to the red and blue fruits such as blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and cherries.
You could also add any of your favorite toppings to these crepes, but the berries are our personal favorite.
Serve them fresh, with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, and enjoy the taste of freedom.
Hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday, and gives a little thanks to those men and women who serve to keep our country free and prospering.
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- 4TH OF JULY PATRIOTIC POPCORN RECIPE
- CAPTAIN AMERICA FRUIT PLATTER RECIPE
Patriotic Crepes Recipe
Ingredients
Red Velvet Crepes:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup fat free milk
- ½ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons red food color
White Crepes:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup fat free milk
- ½ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup marshmallow creme
- 8 ounces whipped cream
Fruit:
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blackberries
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the eggs, egg yolk, milk, water, salt, butter, sugar, vanilla, flour, cocoa powder, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Clean the blender and repeat the process for the white crepes.
- Keep the batters separate and let them sit for one hour before cooking them.
- While they sit, make the cream filling by beating the cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy.
- Then add the marshmallow cream and continue to blend.
- Fold in the whipped cream until everything is fully combined.
- Place in fridge until ready to use.
- Once the batters have sat for an hour, preheat the stovetop to medium heat.
- Spray a pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add about 1/3 – 1/4 cup of batter to the pan and tilt the pan in a circular motion until the batter is spread out in a rounded circle.
- Let the crepe cook for about 1 minute on each side.
- Once they crepe is done, add about 2-3 tablespoons of the cream mixture to the crepe, and decorate with desired fruit.
- We prefer strawberries, blueberries and blackberries, but all fruit would be delicious with these!
Notes
Nutrition
Equipment
- blender
- Skillet or Pan
Recipe Details
Wrapping up our Patriotic Crepes recipe, it’s easy to see why this simple recipe has quickly become our favorite. Whether it’s your first time wielding a crepe pan or you’re a seasoned pro looking to add new recipes to your collection, the journey to perfect crepes is both rewarding and delicious.
Our Patriotic Crepes recipe ensures you get to enjoy delicious crepes every single time. The key to achieving that delicate texture lies in the non-stick pan’s gentle warmth and the smooth batter’s even spread into a thin layer. The cream mixture elevates the cooked crepes to another level but they can also be enjoyed with a dollop of ice cream, a generous spread of peanut butter, fruity jam, or a little powdered sugar.
This easy crepes recipe is so versatile it will quickly become one of your favorite things to make. The best part about this sweet crepes recipe is its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. Store leftover crepes separated by wax paper or plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze them for longer storage.
Grab your pan and whip up a batch of delicious crepes today!
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