Herbed Ricotta Crespelle

Serves:
Cooking Time: 16 MINS
Total Calories: 352 CALS
Nutrients per serving:
- Protein: 15g
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrate: 21g
Directions
To Make Crepes:
In bowl, whisk flour with salt. In small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the butter; whisk into flour mixture until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Strain through fine sieve into bowl. Heat an 8 inch (20 cm) crepe pan or skillet over medium heat; brush with some of the remaining butter. For each crepe, pour 1/4 cup (50 mL) of batter into center of pan, swirling pan to coat; cook, turning once, until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate. (Make-ahead: Layer between waxed paper, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze in airtight container for up to 1 month).
Makes: 16 crepes
Preparation: 5 minutes
Refrigeration: 1 hour
Cooking: 16 minutes.
To Make Crespelle:
In small saucepan, heat 1 tsp ( 5 mL) of the butter over medium heat; cook onion until softened, about 1 minute. Let cool. In bowl, combine onion, cheese, egg yolks, basil, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Spoon 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the cheese mixture onto center of each crepe; fold in half, then in half again, handkerchief fashion. Transfer to parchment paper lined or greased rimmed baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter. (Make-ahead: cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.) Bake in 180°C (350°F) oven until filling is hot and edges are crisp and golden, about 7 minutes.
Makes: 16 crespelle or 8 servings
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 7 minutes
Cooling: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- Ingredients3 tbsp (50 mL) butter, melted
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups (500 mL) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups (500 mL) egg yolks
- 1 tsp (5 mL) basil, fresh, finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp / 2 mLdried)
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper
- pinch nutmeg
- 16 crepes (see recipe below)
- Crepes
- 1 1/3 cups (325 mL) flour
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) milk
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, melted