Description
Indulge in the layers of delicate crepes and fluffy whipped cream in this exquisite Mille Crêpe Cake. A French-inspired dessert that is sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
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Crepes:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Garnish:
- Fresh berries or powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Crepes: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until light. Gradually add milk, 1 cup heavy cream, and vanilla. Sift in flour and whisk until smooth. Stir in melted butter. Refrigerate batter for 1 hour. Cook crêpes in a skillet. Let cool.
- Whipped Cream: Whip 2 cups heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assembly: Layer crêpes and whipped cream, finishing with a plain crêpe on top. Chill for 2 hours. Garnish before serving.
Notes
- The crêpe batter can be made a day ahead for better texture.
- For extra flavor, add liqueur like Grand Marnier to the batter.
- For a chocolate version, replace 1/4 cup of flour with cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
