BLACKBERRY CREAM CHEESE CREPES

Blackberry Cream Cheese Crepes image

Provided by dicentra

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 crepes
5 cups fresh blackberries, divided
3/4 cup water, divided
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon brandy
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Steps:

Prepare Crepes; set aside.
Combine 1 cup blackberries and 1/2 cup water in a blender. Process about 1 minute or until smooth. Strain blackberry mixture through a sieve.
Combine blackberry purée, 1/4 cup water, granulated sugar, lemon juice, brandy, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cook 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter.
Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese over each crepe, and top each with 2 teaspoons sauce and 1/4 cup blackberries.
Fold each crepe in half, then in quarters. Spoon 2 tablespoons sauce on each of 8 dessert plates; top each with 1 crepe and 1/4 cup blackberries. Sift powdered sugar evenly over crepes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 84.9, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 13.9, Protein 2.5