Description
Lemon Ricotta Crepes are a delightful culinary treat, perfect for starting your day on a bright note. These delicate crepes boast a tender texture and are filled with a zesty lemon ricotta mixture that adds a refreshing twist to your breakfast or brunch table. Whether topped with fresh berries, drizzled with honey, or sprinkled with powdered sugar, they are sure to impress family and friends. Easy to prepare using just a blender, this recipe allows you to whip up an elegant dish in no time. Enjoy these versatile crepes for any occasion—breakfast, brunch, or even dessert—and discover how simple ingredients can create something extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cold milk, eggs, canola oil, flour, salt, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes (or skip if you strain lumps).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of oil.
- Pour a small stream of batter into the pan while swirling to spread evenly.
- Cook until golden brown on one side (about 20 seconds), then flip and cook for another 15 seconds.
- Transfer cooked crepes to a plate and keep warm under foil.
- For the filling, mix ricotta cheese, lemon zest, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Fill each warm crepe with the lemon ricotta mixture and top as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 77mg