These Cottage Cheese Crepes are a game-changer, providing a scrumptious twist on conventional crepes. Not solely are they a deal with to get pleasure from, however they’re additionally full of high-quality protein (10g per serving!)! Whether or not you go candy or savory, we’ve obtained you lined with the right filling choices.
At Match Foodie Finds, the group and I are not any strangers to including cottage cheese to our most favourite desserts AND breakfasts. From Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies to Cottage Cheese Pancakes, it’s protected to say cottage cheese is right here to remain!
Reduce to those cottage cheese crepes, the most recent cottage cheese concoction to hit the Match Foodie kitchen. And guess what? They style phenomenal. Gentle, fluffy, and protein-packed. When Linley and Rosie have been testing these crepes, Lee even mentioned (and I direct quote!), “that is my favourite recipe on Match Foodie Finds.” 👀 ❤️
crepe spreading 101
My #1 prime tip for making these crepes at dwelling, is to be affected person together with your crepe spreading! You know the way the primary pancake is at all times the wonkiest form? The primary one, worst one motto additionally applies to thee crepes. It takes me a pair crepes every time to good my methodology, however you then get in a grove and ROLL!
To make PERFECT crepes in a nonstick pan, add ¼ cup of batter to the pan and use an offset spatula or the again of a spoon to unfold the crepe to a bigger dimension. This offers you skinny, delicate crepes which are good for rolling or folding.
- All-purpose flour: APF is essential for making these crepes gentle and ethereal.
- 4% cottage cheese: The star ingredient of those crepes. It provides a creamy texture and boosts up the protein.
- Eggs: Eggs act as a binder and assist give the crepes construction.
- Unsalted butter: Provides taste and helps the crepes simply launch from the pan.
- Maple syrup: Use pure maple syrup for the perfect style and high quality. It provides these crepes a naturally candy style.
In case you have a crepe pan, nice! If not, nonstick pans might be your BFF for crepe making. The group and I’ll have tried a forged iron skillet (as a result of ~aesthetic~), however let’s simply say issues obtained… additional. Browning was burning, and I used sufficient oil to fry a turkey. Lesson realized: Nonstick = no-stress, golden-perfect crepes each time.
Candy & Savory Fillings You’ll Need to Strive ASAP
Crew Savory
Who says you need to select between candy and savory when cottage cheese crepes are the last word clean canvas? For a savory twist, roast some butternut squash with olive oil, kosher salt, and contemporary thyme till caramelized and tender, then smear a beneficiant layer of Boursin Garlic and Herb cheese for creamy, herby decadence. YUM.
Crew Candy
Or go the candy route with juicy contemporary strawberries, a dollop of creamy 2% cottage cheese, and a drizzle of maple syrup for that just-right contact of golden sweetness.
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Crepes might be saved within the fridge for as much as 3 days or within the freezer for as much as 2 months. Layer them between sheets of wax paper and retailer them in an hermetic container. To reheat, microwave for 10-15 seconds or heat in a skillet over medium warmth.
Breakfast and Past: Cottage Cheese Crepe Pairings
Crepes will make any brunch unfold immaculate. To maintain the great instances rolling, add my Beermosa and Easy Spinach Quiche to your menu!
For those who’d relatively get pleasure from your crepes as dessert, this Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip or Chocolate Quinoa Crisps make for the very enjoyable pairings.
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Preheat the oven to 425℉.
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To arrange the savory filling, toss the diced butternut squash in olive oil, salt, and thyme and place on a baking sheet. Bake for quarter-hour. Take away from oven and put aside.
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To arrange the candy filling, place the cottage cheese and maple syrup in a high-speed blender and mix till easy. Switch the combination to a bowl and refrigerate till prepared to make use of.
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Make the crepes. Add the cottage cheese and ¼ cup of water to a high-speed blender and mix till easy.
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Switch the blended cottage cheese to a bowl and whisk within the eggs, melted butter, and maple syrup.
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Slowly add the flour and salt to the cottage cheese combination. The batter ought to have the consistency of a really skinny pancake batter. If it’s not skinny sufficient add the remaining water 1 tablespoon at a time.
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Spray a crepe pan with cooking spray and warmth over low warmth. Add ¼ cup of batter to the pan. Choose up the pan and slowly swirl the batter across the pan in order that the batter spreads evenly, making a bigger crepe. Cook dinner for 1 minute, flip, and prepare dinner for one more 20-30 seconds. Set on a plate. Proceed till you’ve gotten used all the batter.
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To assemble the savory crepes fold crepe in half, add ¼ cup of cooked butternut squash and ¼ oz of crumbled Boursin to one-half of the half. Fold in half once more so that you’ve got a triangle-shaped crepe. To assemble the candy crepe, comply with the identical folding steps because the savory, and add 2 tablespoons of maple cottage cheese and a few sliced strawberries.
- This recipe makes 12 6-inch crepes.
- A nonstick pan is essential to creating these crepes. We tried utilizing a forged iron skillet however wanted considerably extra oil and the crepes have been considerably browned within the cooking course of. To make in a nonstick pan with sides, add ¼ cup of batter to the pan and use an offset spatula to unfold the crepe to a bigger dimension.
Energy: 190 kcal, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 10 g, Fats: 10 g, Fiber: 0.4 g, Sugar: 2 g
Diet data is robotically calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.
Pictures: pictures taken on this publish are by Erin from The Wood Skillet.
