Best Meyer Lemon Ricotta Crepes With Candied Almonds Recipes

CREPES WITH WHIPPED MEYER LEMON RICOTTA

Steps:

• Prepare the Crepe Batter: Whisk the flour, salt, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Add the eggs and egg yolk and whisk until smooth. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously until all of the ingredients have been incorporated. Whisk in the melted clarified butter.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and rest the batter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or alternatively, overnight or up to 48 hours if preparing the batter ahead.
• Heat clarified butter in a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Once the butter begins to sizzle just slightly, add a small ladle of crepe batter. Working quickly, tilt the pan in all directions to swirl the batter and create as thin a layer as possible. Allow the crepe to cook until the edges just begin to turn golden brown, roughly 2 to 3 minutes, adjusting the heat if necessary. Using a small offset spatula and your hands, flip the crepe. Cook briefly on the other side until golden brown.
• As you work, place the crepes between layers of parchment paper on a half sheet pan and keep warm in a 200°F (90°C).
• Prepare the Whipped Ricotta Topping: Combine the ricotta, powdered sugar, zest, and lemon juice in the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse for 10 to 15 seconds until smooth. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until it reaches soft peaks. Fold the whipped cream and ricotta mixture together.
• Assembly: Dust each warm crepe layer with powdered sugar and sprinkle lightly with Meyer lemon juice. Roll loosely. Top with a dollop of whipped Meyer lemon ricotta. Garnish with additional zest and powdered sugar, as desired. Serve with Meyer lemon wedges.

MEYER LEMON CREPE CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• CREPES In the bowl of stand mixer, add eggs, milk and vanilla. Whisk until well combined. In a small bowl, mix Artisan flour, sugar, and salt. Add to bowl of mixer and whisk again. Add butter and whisk. Let stand or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Using an 8" non-stick crepe or fry pan, spread some melted butter in the medium hot pan and add 1/4 cup batter to the middle of the pan. Pick the pan up and swirl the batter around to fill the bottom of the pan. Cook on medium heat until light brown spots appear on the bottom, slip large spatula under the crepe and flip it over and cook for just a minute until cooked through, but not browning the second side. Stack on parchment paper, using parchment between crepes, and continue to cook crepes until all the batter is used, adding more butter as needed. Note: If you have a 6" crepe pan you can cut in half the recipe above for the crepe batter. MEYER LEMON CURD MOUSSE Sprinkle gelatin over water and let dissolve, about five minutes. In a heavy saucepan, whisk together the eggs and yolks, add sugar, lemon juice and zest and whisk again to mix completely. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until curd is thick, and coats a spoon, about 6 to 8 minutes. Off the stove, stirring constantly, add gelatin and mix in well. Stir until cooled slightly and then add butter a little at a time, until all butter is added and mixture is smooth. Strain into a bowl, cover surface of curd with plastic wrap, and chill at least 2 hours. Stir curd, and add whipped cream, mixing the two together about an hour before serving. Chill for an hour before assembling the Crepe Cake. CANDIED MEYER LEMONS Heat water and sugar together in a medium saucepan to boil, add lemons. Cover surface with parchment circle cut to fit into the saucepan. Gently simmer for about 30 minutes until lemons become translucent. Cool in syrup and then drain before using. ASSEMBLY Stack crepe on serving plate, spread with 1/4 cup mousse and continue until all crepes have been used, ending with a crepe on top. Spread the final whipped cream on top, garnish with candied lemons and serve. If you have less guests, you could use half the amount of crepes and mousse, making a shorter cake. Chef's Note: Don't be discouraged if your first crepe is not perfect, as with most pancakes, for some reason the first couple aren't as beautiful as they should be.

MEYER LEMON CREPE CAKE

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
• Whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla.
• Gradually pour milk mixture into flour mixture, and whisk until smooth.
• Whisk in butter; pour mixture through a sieve to remove lumps.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours up to overnight, in an airtight container.
• Lightly butter a crepe pan or skillet and heat over medium until it just smokes.
• Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons batter, swirl to cover bottom of pan.
• Reduce heat to medium low, return pan to heat and cook until edges are golden and center is dry, about 30 seconds per side.
• Slide crepe onto an overturned plate; repeat with remaining batter so that you wind up with about 15 crepes; let cool (crepes can be prepared 1 day before assembling cake).
• To assemble: place 1 crepe on the serving plate, spread with 1/4 cup of the Meyer lemon curd mousse; continue layering finishing with a crepe.
• Refrigerate about an hour.
• Top with whipped cream and garnish with 3 to 4 candied lemon slices, if desired.

LEMON CREPES WITH ALMOND MASCARPONE

Steps:

• For the lemon crepes: Whisk together the milk, eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the flour, sugar, salt and lemon zest and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
• For the almond mascarpone filling: Combine the heavy cream, mascarpone, sugar and vanilla extract in a separate medium bowl. Using a handheld mixer, beat on medium until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Fold in the chopped almonds.
• Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add a teaspoon of the butter and swirl the pan until the butter is melted and coats the pan (you can also use a pastry brush to brush softened butter into the pan). Add 1/4 cup of the batter and swirl the pan to coat the bottom with an even thin coating of batter. Cook for 2 minutes, gently flip the crepe and cook for another minute on the other side. Remove to a plate and continue with the remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.
• To serve, place 1 heaping tablespoon almond mascarpone filling on one quarter of a crepe. Gently fold the crepe in half and then in half again making sort of a triangle. Serve 2 per plate, sprinkle with blueberries and dust with more lemon zest and powdered sugar. Drizzle with chocolate, if desired.

LEMON CREPES

Steps:

• Warm pre-made crepes in a skillet with a little butter. Sprinkle with sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice. Spread with lemon curd and fold into triangles. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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