By zp7op | Contributor
This version of the classic thin pancakes features a delicious blend of ricotta spread and apple-cinnamon topping, providing a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Envy Apples invite you to enjoy special moments around the table. Available at Whole Foods and other major grocery chains, this popular apple variety boasts a delightful crunch and texture, offering the right amount of sweetness, making it the go-to apple for many.
Apple Ricotta Crepes
Yield: 12 crepes (2-3 crepes per serving)
Crepes:
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
butter, for cooking
Apple Topping:
butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Envy Apples, sliced or cubed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
salt, to taste
maple syrup
Ricotta Filling:
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 lemon, zest and juice only
2-3 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
To prepare the crepes: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt together. Then add milk, eggs, and vanilla, whisking until the mixture is smooth and silky. Refrigerate the batter.
To create the apple topping: In a pan heated over medium, melt butter and brown sugar until it becomes bubbly and golden.
Stir in the sliced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to taste; cook on medium-low until the apples soften. Remove from heat and drizzle with maple syrup.
To make the ricotta filling: Combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar in a bowl, mixing well before setting aside.
In a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, melt a small amount of butter. Pour in a ladleful of the crepe batter, cooking until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden on the other side. Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the crepes to keep them warm and soft.
Spread the ricotta mixture thinly over each crepe and fold into quarters. Top with the apple mixture and serve.
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