BLUEBERRY ALMOND CREPES

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I finally made this recipe for myself after having it posted for a year. It was easy, wonderful, and as Thorsten said- "elegant". I am glad I posted it!

Provided by Chef Mommie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 eggs
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup chopped blanched almond
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup orange juice
4 cups blueberries (Fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup toasted sliced natural almonds

Steps:

  • First 5 ingredients are for crepes. To prepare Crepes:.
  • Together mix all crepe ingerdients until smooth.
  • Spray crepe pan or whatever pan you are using, with non-stick cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.
  • Add about 3 tablespoons batter to pan, tilting to make an even layer.
  • Cook on one side until crepe begins to brown, about 1 minute.
  • Place on a sheet of waxed paper, browned side up.
  • Repeat with remaining batter; layering the crepes with waxed paper.
  • To prepare filling:
  • In a blender container, place cottage cheese, egg yolks, 3 tablespoons sugar and orange peel; mix until well combined.
  • Add chopped almonds; mix until smooth; set aside.
  • To prepare blueberry sauce:
  • In a saucepan combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the cornstarch.
  • Stir in orange juice and blueberries.
  • Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened and clear, about 1 minute.
  • To assemble:
  • Place 2 rounded tablespoons of filling on each crepe.
  • Roll and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • At serving time: Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Bake filled crepes until hot, about 15 minutes.
  • Top with blueberry sauce, sprinkle with toasted almonds and, if desired, a dollop of sour cream.

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