Personally, I prefer crêpes over pancakes.
I love that they are very thin and can be rolled up or folded with an either sweet or savory filling. I would love to make a crêpe cake one of these days.
On Valentine's Day morning, I had breakfast all planned out in my head - a cannoli inspired filling with notes of sweet chocolate and citrus; a light dusting of sugar and syrup. Along with a hot cup of coffee and my beautiful family, I could not have asked for anything more.
Cannoli Crêpes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
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Cannoli Cream:
- 1 1/4 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1/2 orange
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chocolate morsels, plus more for garnish
Basic Crepes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3 eggs, beaten lightly
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted & cooled
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
Cannoli Cream:
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients for the cannoli cream, and blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Basic Crepes:
- Sift together flour, sugar and salt. Make a large hallow in the center of the flour and add the eggs and 1/2 cup milk. Stir, gradually working the flour into the milk and egg mixture. Once the flour is incorporated, whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and lump free. Add the rest of the milk, beating continuously until the batter is thin. Set aside and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat a small frying pan over medium-high heat and gloss with butter.
- Pour in just enough batter to flow in a thin film over the bottom of the pan; tilt the pan in all directions to distribute the batter evenly.
- When the edges become golden and pull away from the pan, about 1 minute, flip your crepe and cook for another minute until golden. Slide the crepe out on to a plate.
- Fill each crepe with a spoonful of cannoli filling. Top with chocolate morsels and a dusting of powdered sugar. If desired, serve with sryup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
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Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Louise says
Hi Catherine:)
I too prefer crêpes and yours look lovely. A crêpe cake would be quite the undertaking but I'm sure you would make it beautifully. The thought of Cannoli Crêpes for Valentine's Day with family just makes them all the more inviting.
Thank you so much for sharing, Catherine...I hope you and your family are finding warmth in all this "chilly" weather:)
P.S. Catherine, I'm "collecting" meatball recipes over at my blog for Meatball Day. If you have one you would like to share, stop by today's post:)
Healing Tomato says
These cannoli crepes look absolutely amazing!
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Dear Catherine,
Another fabulous breakfast at your home...so when can I move in? I also would rather have crepes than pancakes. They are so light and easy to make. I love the idea of filling them with the Cannoli Cream for breakfast. I always think that is dessert after a dinner meal. Yours looks beautiful and I love the roses. Simple, delicious, and there is nothing better than a great breakfast with family, food, and love...That sounds familiar to me... Be warm and safe...Have a blessed week dear friend...
Dottie 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
They sound and look awesome, esp. with my favourite ricotta filling.
claudia lamascolo says
These looks wonderful! When I make them they are not like a cream will have to try this I bet they melted in you're mouth!
AnnMarie says
Oh be still my heart! I just love anything with the name cannoli in it! These are so pretty too. Pinned for my next special occasion.
tanna says
As usual, my mouth is watering after a visit here 😉 blessings ~ tanna
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
They are lovely....Can I be your Valentine??
[email protected] says
What a beautiful breakfast!
Comedy Plus says
I like crapes better than pancakes too and these look mighty good for a Valentines breakfast.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Eli@coachdaddy says
Holy Cannoli - my kids' favorite breakfast food just got an upgrade. I predict the sea change that will result from me making these will be in line with the one that happened when I first put chocolate chips in pancakes. You just can't go back, can you?
Dan from Platter Talk says
So delicate, so delicious looking!
Ginny Hartzler says
Your flowers are beautiful. Wow, what a great excuse to have sweets for breakfast!! I am printing this and I will try them. I have always had trouble finding fillings for crepes.
Chiara says
a delicious breakfast with a warm cup of tea, a real pleasure ! Have a blessed week my dear, xoxo
Laura says
They look and sound delicious, Catherine. xo Laura
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, I like both pancakes and crepes. I've never cared much for cannoli but these cannoli crepes are right up my alley. They look and sound terrific! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Medeja says
If I knew how to make crepes they probably would be my favorite.. since I don't know how I really love pancakes 😀
Felix says
Sounds like my breakfast for next Sunday .... I remember that my grandma did large, the whole pan covering pancakes, but they had nothing to do with the french crepe. I used to put nutella on them and roll them up afterwards.
Kim says
I love pancakes but I think I prefere crepes too! And this version, yum!
Debi @ Life Currents says
When I was in high school we used to go to a New York style deli and get cannolis. That restaurant is long gone, but I still love cannolis. I haven't had one in years though! Now, I have a good looking recipe to try. All I have to do is get my husband to make some crepes for me! Yum these look great!
Carol says
Those look yummie!
Stephanie says
Yummy in my tummy! I have a dear friend who is originally from Romania and she makes crepes that are quite delicious 🙂 Yours look amazing and I would love to try the recipe. Thanks a bunch for sharing at Roses of Inspiration!
Elizabeth Conte-Vitullo says
Oh, just yummy looking! Really, that's all I can say.
Marla says
Looks so tempting. I make sure I used organic ingredients but this sounds delicious. thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Holy Cannoli! I would loved to make these , but I'm sure I'd screw up the crepes, lol. Worst case, I could just eat the filling! Pinned!
Miz Helen says
Oh my dear Catherine,
If you only knew how much I love Cannolies and Crepes and now you have put them together for this lovely dessert. I can't wait to have this dessert! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Laura@ Baking in Pyjamas says
What a lovely breakfast for a special occasion. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
I am with you on the crepes over pancakes! We grew up with crepes...we called them German Pancakes. Most of my family would spread them with jam or jelly, but my favorite was always butter, sugar, and cinnamon. And of course they all had to be dusted with powdered sugar! 🙂 Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We'd love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/03/05/home-matters-linky-party-27/ 🙂
~Lorelai
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