TIRAMISU CREPES

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Delicate crepes, filled with creamy mascarpone cheese and laced with vanilla and a hint of coffee liqueur, always make for a mouthwatering treat. They're special in every way. -Karen S. Shelton, Collierville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 large eggs
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup club soda
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup coffee liqueur or strong brewed coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: Chocolate syrup and whipped cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, soda, butter, coffee and vanilla. In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir batter. Fill a 1/4-cup measure halfway with batter; pour into center of pan. Quickly lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn crepe 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., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cheeses and sugar until fluffy. Add liqueur and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spoon about 2 tablespoons filling down the center of each crepe; roll up. If desired, garnish with chocolate syrup and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.