Crepes With Cream Cheese

I LOVE crepes, I would eat them every morning for breakfast when I was attending Washington State University! These crazy things are super easy to make, and there are endless options when it comes to filling them. The way I normally make them is just a plain crepe, cream cheese filling, and drizzled with chocolate. Sometimes I mix the cream cheese filling with a fruit jam, and top with powdered sugar. It is amazing for breakfast, and even better for dessert! Now I'm just making myself hungry...

Crepe Recipe

Ingredients (serves 4)

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup water

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine.
2. Add the salt and butter; whisk until smooth.
3. Heat a lightly oiled large frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter into the middle of the pan, using roughly 1/4 cup per crepe. 
4. As you pour the batter, tilt the pan in a slight circular motion, evenly coating the pan's surface.
5. Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, flip, and cook the other side for about 45 seconds.
6. Set flat onto a plate and fill with cream cheese, recipe follows.

Cream Cheese Filling Recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, softened in microwave for 20-30 seconds

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 egg yolk, or 1 tablespoon butter (if you're worried about the raw egg)

1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl with either a whisk or a eater on low speed, until smooth.
2. Scoop about a spoonful or so of the filling onto each crepe as they come off the stove.
3. Spread evenly and roll up the crepe into a log.
4. As a lovely finish, I spread a tiny amount of lemon juice on top of each crepe, drizzle with melted chocolate, and sprinkle with powdered sugar! YUM.