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