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Hazelnut Crêpe Cake


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  • Author: Jane Poretsky
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8-10 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Decadent crêpes layered with Nutella-Frangelico cream. A surprisingly easy showstopper dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 1/3 cups (591 ml) whole milk
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) all purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cups (118 ml) granulated sugar
  • extra melted butter
  • 3 cups (710 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cups (237 ml) Nutella or your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread
  • 1 cups (237 ml) chopped hazelnuts
  • 1/4 cup (59 ml) frangelico liquor

Instructions

  1. Allow the melted butter to come to room temperature.
  2. In a blender, combine all liquid ingredients for the crepes and blend until smooth.
  3. Add dry ingredients and blend again.
  4. Let the crepe batter rest in the fridge for 1 hour.
  5. Whisk 3 cups of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold in Nutella, a few tablespoons at a time.
  7. Preheat a 9-inch non-stick skillet or crepe pan to medium heat.
  8. Use a pastry brush to coat the pan with butter.
  9. Add 1/4 cup of batter and tilt the pan to cover the surface.
  10. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side and flip.
  11. Continue cooking crepes until all batter is used.
  12. Let the crepes cool completely.
  13. Place the first crepe on a plate.
  14. Smear with a little cream.
  15. Every 3-4 layers, lightly brush with Frangelico butter.
  16. Smear more cream and sprinkle a tablespoon of chopped hazelnuts.
  17. Repeat layering process.
  18. Smooth the top with an offset spatula.
  19. Sprinkle with more nuts and drizzle with melted dark chocolate (optional).
  20. Let it sit overnight (optional).

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, toast the hazelnuts before chopping them.
  • If you don’t have Frangelico, a hazelnut liqueur or even a teaspoon of hazelnut extract can be substituted.
  • To prevent the crêpes from sticking, ensure your pan is adequately hot and lightly buttered before each crêpe.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 40
  • Sodium: 100
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 100