Lemon Raspberry Crepes

Mmmm...looks good, right? 

Actually, to me it looks like it's bleeding. This would be a great Halloween treat. Or a "Bloody Valentine" themed Feb 14th...Right. Now with that morbid note in the air, who wants to eat them?

Here's how I made them. It's mostly original. Mostly.

Lemon Raspberry Crepes

Serves 8

Ingredients:

Lemon Crepes:

1 Cup all-purpose flour

1/4 Tsp salt

1/2 Cup milk

1/2 Cup water

2 Eggs

2 Tbsp butter, melted

1-2 Tbsp lemon juice, to taste

1/2 Tsp lemon zest (optional)

Raspberry Filling:

2 Cups fresh or frozen raspberries (I used frozen)

1/4 Cup water

1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar

Whipped Cream:

1 Cup heavy whipping cream

1 Tsp vanilla extract

2-4 Tbsp granulated sugar

powdered sugar

Directions:

CREPES: Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, water, eggs, and melted butter. In a separate container, mix together flour and salt. Whisk dry ingredients into wet ingredients until lumps are gone. Mix in lemon juice and zest.

Pour batter into center of skillet using approx. 1/4 c per crepe. Tilt skillet in a circular motion until batter is evenly distributed. Cook 1-2 minutes, then flip with a spatula and cook the other side. Keep warm until served.

RASPBERRY FILLING: In a microwave safe bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups raspberries and water. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, (until thawed) and/or soft. Stir in sugar and remaining raspberries. 

WHIPPED CREAM: Combine cream, vanilla, and sugar in a small bowl and beat on high until stiff peaks form. Try not to hide in a corner and eat spoonfuls of this stuff. Not that I did that...

To Serve: Scoop desired amount of raspberry filling into center of a crepe. Roll, then then garnish with powdered sugar, whipped cream, and a few raspberries. Serve immediately, if you dare to share. It's okay to hog this...it's got fruit so it's healthy...right?

Spice it up!

This recipe can be enhanced, use your imagination!

• Spread Nutella or cream cheese on crepe before adding raspberry filling
• Add mini semi-sweet chocolate chips to raspberry filling
• Garnish with chocolate or caramel syrup
• Use a different fruit, such as strawberries, tropical fruits (mango, papaya, banana), peaches

Have more suggestions? I'd love to hear them!

This recipe has been husband approved!