INGREDIENTS: For Crêpes: 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 1 1/4 milk 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon sugar 1 pinch salt For Pastry Cream: 3 egg yolks 6 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup milk 1/2 vanilla bean, split METHOD: To make the pastry cream: Bring...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, optional 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 cooked crêpes (see recipe here) Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional) About half an hour before serving, toss sliced strawberries with...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (Grand Marnier) 1 tablespoon butter Vanilla ice cream, if desired 8 cooked crêpes (see recipe here) METHOD: Place orange juice in a large skillet over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the sugar...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 ounces butter (1/2 stick) 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon 6 to 8 large bananas, sliced 6 ounces light rum 4 ounces banana liqueur 1/2 cup pecans, toasted lightly and chopped 3/4 cup water or milk, if you’d like a richer sauce Whipping cream 2 ounces chocolate syrup,...Read More

Don’t be intimidated about making crêpes — they are as easy as making pancakes! Be sure to watch the Joy of Baking crêpe video first. Crêpes can be filled with sweet or savory fillings — the possibilities are almost endless. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar* 2 large...Read More