CHOCOLATE-FRUIT CREPES
These pretty dessert crepes are delicate, delightful and as simple to make as they are special! They’re nice for a fancy brunch, too.
—LAURA MCDOWELL LAKE VILLA, IL
PREP: 30 MIN. + CHILLING • COOK: 5 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: 10 SERVINGS
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 eggs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
FILLING
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 can (8 1/2 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed
Whipped cream, optional
1. In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs and butter. Combine the flour, sugar and cocoa; add to buttermilk mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 2 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the pie filling, peaches and cinnamon. Microwave, uncovered, on high 3-4 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Stir in extract. Spoon 2 tablespoons filling down center of each crepe. Fold sides over filling. Drizzle with ice cream topping and, if desired, garnish with whipped cream.