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!!

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Prepare your salted caramel a day or two before, this will save you time!

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

Directions:

• Prepare your salted caramel, this can be done a few days before serving these crepes

For the custard:

1. Bring the milk to a simmering point over low heat.
2. In a pot whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and butter together until well combined.
3. Pour the hot milk over the eggs and sugar, whisking constantly.
4. 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:

1. In a large bowl, add the flour, salt, and the eggs.
2. Add the milk slowly while stirring. Add the oil and combine well.
3. Allow the batter to sit for 30 minutes.
4. Brush the melted butter over the surface of your crepe pan and heat the pan until you start seeing the vapors.
5. Pour the batter using a ladle into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly.
6. When the crepe is ready, flip and cook on the other side. Flip it over a rack. Repeat with all the batter.

To serve:

1. Scoop 2 tablespoons of custard over each crepe, slice the bananas, and arrange two slices over the bananas. Fold into a thick roll.
2. Repeat with the remaining crepes.
3. Serve with the salted caramel sauce.

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