Recipe Trade Off: Chocolate Crêpes
I was so excited when Mama et Maman nominated me to participate in the recipe trade off. Mr. MPB and I love to cook and eat, so this was right up our alley and provided us with the perfect excuse to spend an evening together in the kitchen. And, as an added bonus, it was a wonderful excuse for Mr. MPB to make my all-time favourite dessert.
Here are the Rules:
-link the person who nominated you
-then upload your recipe.
-include a picture if possible.
-than link other bloggers (let’s aim for 5-10)
While it’s not part of the rules, I started by making Mama et Manan’s Thai Red Curry recipe for supper. We did not have all the same ingredients in the house (i.e. fish sauce and rice – who runs out rice?), it still turned out wonderfully with our creative substitution of a wild quinoa mix).
Recipe: Chocolate Crêpes
There is absolutely nothing healthy about this delectable dessert. It is made with real butter and is gluten filled. And it is oh, so delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 1/3 cup of flour
- 1 3/4 cup of skim milk
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- Sugar
- Grand Marnier
Step 1 – Make the Perfect Liquid Chocolate
In a microwavable bowl or double boiler, add about dark chocolate chopped into little pieces. (When it comes to chocolate for this recipe we use only the best – Bernard Callebaut).
Add about 1 tablespoon of butter.
Microwave or melt in a double boiler. Watch closely and stir frequently to avoid burning the chocolate. When the chocolate runs smooth, it is ready.
Step 2 – Prepare the Crêpe Batter
Add 1 1/3 cup of flour to the blender.
Add 1 3/4 cup of skim milk to the blender. (I’m sure any milk will work just fine – we only have skim milk in our house so it’s what we use)
Add about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (more or less depending on your preference) and blend on high until smooth.
Step 3 – Make the Crêpes
Using a hot cast-iron crepe pan (or non-stick frying pan), melt a chunk of butter.
Pour the crepe batter onto pan.
Using gravity spread it out evenly over the pan. The batter should be very thin – about 1 to 2 millimeters thick.
Cook until golden brown and flip over.
Spread some chocolate on the middle of the crepe and let it warm up while the second side cooks.
Once golden brown, fold in the sides and plate. To finish, drizzle a touch more chocolate on top and add a sprinkling of sugar.
Add an optional splash of Grand Marnier. (Mr. MPB’s favourite)
Enjoy!
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Beautiful colours in your curry! Those crepes look amazing. I may have to make them sometime soon for DW, as crepes are her favourite! I have a gluten-free crepe flour substitute that will work too!
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Thank you so much for inspiring such a fun evening for us. We always seem to have fun when we cook together. 🙂
I highly recommend trying the gluten-free crepe flour – I’m curious how it turns out for you.
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YUMMY! I wonder if I could make it with carob instead of chocolate? I’m one of the lucky ones that are allergic to cocoa!
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My sister was horribly allergic to cocoa, I was always so thankful that I was not! I say give it a try with carob. I hope it works!
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Oh my gosh, I am drooling!!!!!!!!!!!! I love crepes, and now I cannot wait to try this AND the Curry recipe. ❤ YUMMMM
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They were both so yummy! I highly recommend both. The crepes are probably my absolute favourite treat, but we maybe have them once a year because once I start I cannot seem to stop. 🙂
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Oh yum!! That looks so good. We have a creperie close to us and they are so good. Dangerous, but good 🙂
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They are very dangerous! Once I start eating them I cannot seem to start. We only have them about once a year because of that. 🙂
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Thanks for the nomination! I’m not really a fancy cook but I’ll have to figure out something good to share. 🙂 And those crepes look delicious!
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No need to cook anything fancy, just yummy. I’ll try it whatever it is you share. 🙂
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Oh my gosh that looks so delectable. Thank you for nominating me. Now I need to think up something yummy to share!
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It may just be the distraction you need right now. Love to you.
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Indeed.
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That looks amazing! Can you believe that I’ve never had a crepe in my life!?!? I have an easy, yummy dessert recipe I can share, I just don’t have any pictures to put with it. I’ll get on it tomorrow!
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You have never had a crepe in your life! You are missing out my friend. But careful if you try one, they are dangerously good. 🙂
I am excited to try your dessert recipe. I will definitely try it once you share it.
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Looks delish! Can’t wait to try it.
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They are my absolute favourite treat, I hope you like them as well!
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That seriously looks amazing! Thanks for nominating me! This will be fun!
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We had so much fun spending the evening cooking and baking. I hope you do too! And, I’m excited to see what you share and to try recreating it myself.
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Apparently im not very good at the rules, as i forgot to post “the rules” and forgot to nominate anyone! Oops. Looks like you nominated to make up for me though!
These crepes look amazing! Ive always wanted to try to properly make crepes, maybe i will now! Yum.
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I say rules are meant to be broken!
FYI, I just tried going to your blog and it says its gone…
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What?! Hmmm
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I just went to my blog and its still there. Maybe a technical glich? Weird!
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So long as its a technical glitch and you are not vanishing 🙂
I’ll keep a close eye to see your next post.
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Thank you! Let me know if you still cant find it tomorrow.
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Will do! I’ll be sure to comment when I see your post in my news feed or to comment here if nothing appears.
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Thanks!
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I’ve just realised how hungry I am!! Lol. Yummy, Man they look amaze-balls! Thanks for the nomination too, I’ll get onto it ASAP x
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