Friday, November 16, 2012

Craaazy Crepes!

Happy fall everyone!
I was very happy to upload Part 2 of Episode 6 of SWAGourmet a few Sundays ago! It features the first EVER SWAGourmet dessert! Since Episode 6 is all about  flatbread, my task was very clearly cut out for me: I definitely had to make a flatbread dessert, and it had to be tasty and easy! When I thought about sweet flatbread dishes, crepes came to mind. I figured that I could use a flatbread to replicate crepe batter, and tortillas seemed to be the perfect flatbread. When filled with ooey gooey chocolate and peanut butter, then topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, what other dessert can even stand up to this one? Just watch the episode and check out (then try) the recipe below, and let your taste buds be the judge...

SWAG Dessert Crepes
Makes 2 dessert crepes (trust me, you'll want to eat both of them)

Ingredients:

  • 2 tortillas, softened in the microwave/toaster  oven
  • 1/3 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese (you will likely find this in the dairy section of your local supermarket)
  • 1/3 cup smooth OR chunky (take your pick) peanut butter 
  • 1 banana, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • Whipped cream to garnish
  • Sliced fresh strawberries to garnish
  1. Whisk together the chocolate spread and ricotta cheese in a small bowl.
  2. Spread the chocolate mixture onto one-half of one side of each tortilla (ie make a chocolate semicircle on the side of the tortilla that is facing up).
  3. Spread the peanut butter onto the tortillas, so that there now is a chocolate semi-circle and a peanut butter semi-circle on the side of the tortilla that's facing up.
  4. Add the slices of banana to the tortillas, on top of the chocolate and peanut butter.
  5. Fold over the tortillas into semi-circle shaped pouches, which will be our crepes (see the picture above).
  6. In a pan over low-medium heat, melt the butter, then add the crepes and let them brown slightly for about 1.5 minutes per side. 
  7. After three minutes, remove the crepes from the pan and plate them. Top with some yummy whipped cream and the strawberries.... Good luck making yours look as pretty as mine ;) 
  8. Enjoy!!

2 comments:

  1. Gev! I wonder what this would taste like gluten and dairy free...
    crepes made of corn or rice tortillas? and no cheese, butter, or cream?!?! Hmmm...
    inquiring minds (and taste buds) would love to know!

    Keep that swag going, sweet fella, and it was such a joy to see you at school this past week!
    Love and thanksgiving blessings to you and your family this break!

    Ms. T

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  2. I'm also curious to know if you'll be making the Thanksgiving feast for your family this year!

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