Lemon Ricotta Crepes
Lemon Ricotta Crepes are a delightful way to brighten your breakfast routine. Light and fluffy, these crepes are filled with a luscious lemon ricotta mixture that perfectly balances sweetness and citrus zing. Ideal for brunches or cozy family breakfasts, they can be topped with fresh berries, yogurt, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, this recipe makes it easy for anyone to impress their guests or treat themselves to a special morning meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (makes about eight crepes) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cold milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons canola oil (plus more for frying)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 8 oz. ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 – 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Blend the crepe batter ingredients (milk, eggs, oil, flour, salt, and sugar) in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with oil. Pour in a small amount of batter while tilting the pan to spread it evenly.
- Cook until golden brown on one side (about 20 seconds), flip, and cook for another 15 seconds before transferring to a plate.
- For the filling, mix ricotta cheese, lemon zest, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a bowl until smooth.
- Fill each warm crepe with the ricotta mixture, roll or fold as desired, and serve with optional toppings like powdered sugar or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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