Strawberry Cheescake Crepes

Crepes, a delicious treat that many don't get to enjoy, or have on a very rare occasion. They are super versatile as they can be made sweet or savory, and filled with any of your favorite toppings.  Today though I am going to share with you a sweet strawberry cheesecake crepe.  This recipe was inspired from a crepe that my family and I had when we went to Breckenridge Colorado for a ski trip. When we were walking through town we got a strawberry cheesecake crepe and we all instantly fell in love.  After tasting the deliciousness of that crepe, it then inspired me to go home and recreate it, so we could enjoy it any time we felt like it.

Overall these crepes I made were a huge success with my family, and I absolutely loved them.  They were so sweet and all the components between the strawberries, blueberries, cream cheese filling, graham crackers, and the crepe itself created a perfect blend of textures.  After taking one bite you'll be as in love with them as I was. Although the only downfall to making this is they may take a little bit of time, as you have to let the batter sit and you can only make the crepes one at a time. Even with the long cook time though I know I will definitely be making these again and hope you do as well so you can enjoy them as well.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Crepes:
Time: 1 hour
Servings: Makes 10 7-in" crepes

Ingredients:
Graham Cracker Crust:

• 2 crushed honey graham crackers
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tbsp butter

Toppings:

• strawberries sliced thinly
• blueberries

Cream Cheese filling:

• 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 4 oz 1/3 less cream cheese

Crepes:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup lukewarm water
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
• pinch of salt

Directions:

To make these strawberry cream cheese crepes, begin by mixing together the crepe ingredients in a blender.  When everything is all together let it sit for 30 min or over night.  This will allow the batter to thicken and all the ingredients to absorb together. If you're waiting over night make sure to put into the refrigerator.

While waiting for the batter, start making the cream cheese filling, and graham cracker crust.  For the filling beat together all the ingredients until smooth.  Once mixed place into the fridge until ready for use.  For the graham cracker crust begin by placing the graham crackers into a plastic bag and crush them.  Then in a bowl melt the butter and sugar together in the microwave until combined, once they are a liquid stir in the graham crackers and set to the side.

Next, once your batter has sat for 30+ minutes it is time to cook them.  Taking a 7" saute or crepe pan heat on medium, then butter the pan lightly.  Taking 3-4tbsp of the batter place into the pan then swirl around so it form a thin flat circle.  Wait until the batter has set on-top and the bottom begins to stiffen then flip over.  Wait until the next side is cooked through, then place onto a plate with wax paper on it.  Place some more butter on the pan and cook the rest of the crepes until all the batter is gone.

Now for the assembly.  At this point you should have your crepes, the cream cheese filling, the graham cracker crust, and fresh strawberries and blueberries. Taking one crepe spread some of the filling onto the crepe, then sprinkle with some graham crackers, then for the finishing touch add in the fruit.  Once everything is inside the crepe roll it up with everything in the inside, and enjoy!

Let us know what your favorite crepe fillings are
-Megan