Herbed Ricotta Crespelle

Ingredients

Serves
8
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3 tbsp butter, melted
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cup ricotta cheese
2 egg
1 tsp basil, fresh, finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp / 2 mLdried)
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
pinch nutmeg
16 crepes (see recipe below)
Crepes
1 1/3 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
4 egg
1 1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
Nutritional Facts
Amount Per Serving
352 Calories
Protein
15g
Fat
23g
Carbohydrate
21g

Directions

  1. In bowl, whisk flour with salt.
  2. In small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the butter; whisk into flour mixture until smooth.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Strain through fine sieve into bowl.
  4. Heat an 8 inch (20 cm) crepe pan or skillet over medium heat; brush with some of the remaining butter.
  5. For each crepe, pour 1/4 cup (50 mL) of batter into center of pan, swirling pan to coat; cook, turning once, until golden, about 1 minute.
  6. Transfer to plate. (Make-ahead: Layer between waxed paper, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze in airtight container for up to 1 month).

Makes: 16 crepes

To Make Crespelle:

  1. In small saucepan, heat 1 tsp ( 5 mL) of the butter over medium heat; cook onion until softened, about 1 minute. Let cool.
  2. In bowl, combine onion, cheese, egg yolks, basil, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Spoon 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the cheese mixture onto center of each crepe; fold in half, then in half again, handkerchief fashion.
  3. Transfer to parchment paper lined or greased rimmed baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter. (Make-ahead: cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.)
  4. Bake in 180°C (350°F) oven until filling is hot and edges are crisp and golden, about 7 minutes.