Cherry and Cream Cheese Crepes are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed any time of day. These thin, delicate crepes are filled with a creamy, tangy filling and topped with a homemade cherry sauce, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
I make crepes very often for my family as my daughters are enjoying them for breakfast or as a snack during the day. You need only a few basic ingredients to prepare the batter for the crepes and the options for filling are endless. As cherries are in season now, I’ve made these cherry and cream cheese crepes with a homemade cherry sauce and a vanilla-flavored cream cheese filling. These are by far one of the best crepes I have ever made.
To make these cherry and cream cheese crepes, start by preparing the batter for the crepes. Once you have your crepes ready, it’s time to make the filling.
Once you have all your components ready, it’s time to assemble your crepes. You can either serve them separately or stack them up to make a crepe cake. Either way, your family and friends are sure to be impressed by the beautiful presentation and delicious flavor of these cherry and cream cheese crepes.
How to make Cherry and Cream Cheese Crepes
Start by making the cherry sauce so it has time to cool down. Continue with preparing the crepe batter and cook the crepes. Finish with the cream cheese filling. When ready to serve, fill the crepes with the filling and top with the cherry sauce.
How to prepare the cherry sauce
To make the sauce, start by pitting fresh cherries and placing them in a small saucepan. Add sugar, water, and lemon juice, then bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves and the cherries cook evenly.
As the mixture simmers, it will gradually thicken and develop a deep, rich flavor. Depending on the size of your pan and the heat of your stove, this process can take anywhere from 20-30 minutes. Keep an eye on the mixture and stir frequently to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove it from the heat and let it cool completely. You can store it in the fridge for a day or two if you’re making it in advance, or use it immediately.
How to prepare the crepes
To start, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Add milk and flour to the mixture, and stir until the ingredients are well combined. To make the batter smooth, add oil and sparkling mineral water and whisk thoroughly.
Next, heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, and add a small amount of vegetable oil or butter to it. Once the pan is hot, pour a small ladle of batter in the center of the pan and use a circular motion to spread the batter evenly to the edges of the pan. Cook the crepe until the bottom is light brown, then flip it over and cook the other side until it’s also light brown. Continue cooking the rest of the batter in this way.
Prepare the cream cheese filling
To start, mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until the ingredients are well combined.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto each crepe and fold the crepes in half or roll them up. Finally, spoon the homemade cherry sauce on top of the crepes and serve immediately. The combination of the creamy and sweet cream cheese filling with the tart and flavorful cherry sauce makes for a delicious treat that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
If you try them out, don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram posts or stories, so I can see your amazing results. Enjoy!
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Cherry and Cream Cheese Crepes
Ingredients
Crepes Batter
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
- 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 1 ¾ cup (220g) all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp (40g) oil
- 1 cup (240ml) sparkling mineral water
Cherry Sauce
- 25 oz (700g) fresh cherries
- 2/3 cup (135g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
Cream Cheese Filling
- 14 oz (400g) cream cheese , room temperature
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 2 tsp (10g) vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the cherry sauce.
- Pit the cherries, and place in a small sauce pan. Add sugar, water and lemon juice and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer until the mixture is thick, for about 20-30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using. This sauce can also be made a day or two before to save time. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the crepes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs with sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Stir in milk, add flour and mix well. Add the oil and mineral water and whisk until smooth.
- Heat a medium nonstick pan over medium heat. Sprinkle a teaspoon of vegetable oil or butter. Poor a small ladle of batter in the middle of the pan and with a circular move spread the batter to the edges of the pan.
- Cook the crepe until the bottom is light brown. Flip over and cook the other side until light brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
Prepare the cream cheese filling.
- In a bowl mix the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until combined.
- Fill crepes with cream cheese filling, fold and sprinkle cherry sauce on top. Serve immediately.
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Simply delicious 🙂 made them today for breakfast and it was just soo yum 🙂 never thought that cream cheese filling would go so well with the crepes 🙂 thumbs up to this one ????????????
What an easy and amazing recipe <3 a must try recipe it is <3 Thanks..
Fresh and appetizing!
Oh my gosh, this is soooooo good!