Description
Delight in the festive flavors of Christmas Tree Crepes topped with a luscious gingerbread spice whipped cream. These tender sweet crepes are filled and garnished with seasonal spices, fresh berries, and optional Nutella for a fun and elegant holiday breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Crêpes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Gingerbread Spiced Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon gingerbread spice
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and eggs until mostly combined. Gradually add the milk and water, about ¼ cup at a time, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth, lump-free batter. Stir in salt, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Cook the crêpes: Heat a lightly oiled crêpe pan or medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour ¼ cup of batter and swirl to cover the pan in a thin layer. Cook for 2 minutes until the bottom starts to brown and the top turns matte, then flip and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate and repeat until all batter is used.
- Make the whipped cream: In a medium bowl, beat heavy whipping cream on high speed until medium peaks form. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and gingerbread spice. Mix just until incorporated. Chill until ready to serve.
- Assemble the Christmas trees: Drizzle each crêpe with Nutella if desired, fold in half, then in quarters to form quarter circles. Layer them slightly offset on a plate. Gently lift the top flap of each crêpe and spoon gingerbread spiced whipped cream inside. Top with raspberries and blueberries, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
- Serving suggestions: Alternatively, serve the crêpes hot with Nutella, fresh sliced bananas, strawberries, raspberries, jams, or apple pie filling alongside sweetened whipped cream or gingerbread spiced whipped cream.
Notes
- To make homemade gingerbread spice, combine 2 tablespoons cinnamon, 2 tablespoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons ground allspice, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves. Store airtight for up to 1 year.
- If making gingerbread spice just for this recipe, use about ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon allspice, a pinch of nutmeg, and a smidgen of ground cloves.
- Use a nonstick pan or well-seasoned crêpe pan for best results when cooking crêpes.
- Do not overmix the whipped cream to prevent it from turning grainy or turning into butter.
- Nutella is optional but adds a rich, chocolate-hazelnut flavor to the folded crêpes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
