I'm just got this recipe from my friends. I should try this!
Crepe Batter:
Ingredients :
6 tablespoons butter 3 cups milk 6 eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 7 tablespoons granulated sugar Pinch salt
Directions :
- In a small pan, melt the butter until lightly browned; remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate, small pan, warm the milk until steaming; remove from heat and set aside to allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl using your electric mixer at a low speed, mix together the eggs, flour, sugar, and salt. Slowly add in the warm milk and browned butter. Pour the batter into a tightly-sealed container to refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Pastry Crème Filling:
Ingredients :
1 egg 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon hot water 2 tablespoons heavy cream, whipped
Dirtections :
- In a small bowl, add egg, flour, sugar, and cornstarch; beat until smooth.
- In a saucepan over low heat, bring milk almost to a boil (simmer). Immediately remove from heat and slowly whisk the milk into the egg mixture. Return all ingredients to the saucepan, while constantly stirring, for about 5 minutes, until thickened and just comes to a boil.
- Remove from the heat. Add vanilla extract and hot water; stir until dissolved into the mixture. Set aside to cool until firm.
- When the Pastry Crème has cooled, fold in the whipped cream.
- Refrigerate mixture until thick (best if refrigerated overnight).
Mille Crepe :
Ingredients:
Crepe Batter Pastry Crème Filling 2 cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Powdered (confectioners') sugar
**Note:The day before making and assembling the cake,
make the Crepe Batter and the Pastry Crème Filling; refrigerate.
Directions :
- Removed prepared crepe batter from refrigerator and bring to roon temperature.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a nonstick or lightly-oiled crepe pan over medium-low heat. Evenly distribute approximately 3 tablespoons Crepe Batter; swirl to cover the surface of the pan.
- Cook approximately 1 minute or just until the bottom of the crepe becomes lightly browned. Using your clean fingers, gently and carefully turn the crepe over and continue cooking for a few minutes longer. Cook on the other side of the crepe for no longer than 5 seconds.
- Remove the cooked crepe onto a prepared baking sheet (do not stack the crepes on top of each other).
- Repeat this process until you have 20 perfect crepes.
- Remove prepared Pastry Creme Filling from refrigerator.
- Whip the 2 cups of heavy cream with the 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the prepared chilled and thickened Pastry Crème Filling.
Assembly of 20-Layer Crepe Cake:
- Place one (1) prepared crepe on a large cake plate.
- With a small spatula or wide blade knife, completely cover the crepe with a thin layer of the pastry cream mixture (approximately 1/4 cup).
- Cover with another dry crepe and repeat covering with the Pastry Crème until you have reached 20 layers.
- The 20th crepe will be the last or top layer.
- Refrigerate the prepared cake for a minimum of 2 hours. Allow to stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered (confectioners' sugar).
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