Chocolate Crepes with Raspberry Sauce
Nov 04, 2009
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 egg whites
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 4-1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed, divided
- Reduced-fat whipped cream in a can
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Method:
- Mix the milk, evaporated milk, egg whites and egg in a bowl.
- Then add the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, cocoa and salt; add to milk mixture and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- In a pan, mix together cornstarch and remaining sugar; then set aside.
- Place water and 3-1/2 cups raspberries in a blender; cover and process for 2-3 minutes.
- Strain puree into cornstarch mixture and discard seeds. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
- Coat an 8-in. nonstick pan with oil; and then heat it over medium heat.
- Stir crepe batter; pour a 3 tablespoons into center of skillet.
- Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- To serve, spoon a scant 3 tablespoons sauce over each crepe; roll up.
- Top each with 1 tablespoon whipped cream, raspberries and sugar.
The festive dessert or celebration breakfast