Crepes with Custard and Caramel
Everyone loves crepes…Crepes are really simple to make and are useful in many recipes. These crepes are rolled up with a pastry cream filling and banana slices … and are topped with home-made caramel sauce. Mmmmmmmmmm! Serve them with salted caramel, and I tell you, these will b e your new favorite! Happy eating!!
Prepare your salted caramel a day or two before, this will save you time!
Crepes with custard and caramel
Description
Everyone loves crepes…Crepes are really simple to make and are useful in many recipes
Ingredients
- A batch of salted caramel
For the crepe:
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- 2 teaspoons butter melted
For the custard:
- 2 cups milk
- 2 ½ tablespoons flour
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 4 bananas
Instructions
- Prepare your salted caramel, this can be done a few days before serving these crepes
For the custard:
- Bring the milk to a simmering point over low heat.
- In a pot whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and butter together until well combined.
- Pour the hot milk over the eggs and sugar, whisking constantly.
- Add the vanilla extract and place the mixture over medium heat. Gently stir with a wooden spoon and cook until it totally thickens. Remove from the heat.
For the crepe:
- In a large bowl, add the flour, salt, and the eggs.
- Add the milk slowly while stirring. Add the oil and combine well.
- Allow the batter to sit for 30 minutes.
- Brush the melted butter over the surface of your crepe pan and heat the pan until you start seeing the vapors.
- Pour the batter using a ladle into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly.
- When the crepe is ready, flip and cook on the other side. Flip it over a rack. Repeat with all the batter.
To serve:
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of custard over each crepe, slice the bananas, and arrange two slices over the bananas. Fold into a thick roll.
- Repeat with the remaining crepes.
- Serve with the salted caramel sauce.
Notes
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