CHOCOLATE-ALMOND DESSERT CREPES

Chocolate-Almond Dessert Crepes image

These fancy-looking delights are a sweet ending to a special-occasion meal. A tender crepe envelopes a rich chocolate filling. It's then topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and a sprinkling of almonds.-Taste of Home Cooking School, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1/4 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: Hot fudge ice cream topping, whipped cream and toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and butter. In another bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 2 minutes to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is clear. Cool slightly. , In a large bowl, mix sugar and cocoa; add cream and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until well blended. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir batter. Pour 1/4 cup batter into center of pan. Quickly lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn crepe over and cook until bottom is cooked,15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed. When cool, stack crepes between pieces of waxed paper or paper towels. , Spoon filling down center of each crepe; roll up. If desired, garnish with fudge topping, whipped cream and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.