Crespelle (crepes) with sweet ricotta and amarena cherries

Prep
50m
Cook
26m
serves
6
Crespelle (crepes) with sweet ricotta and amarena cherries
Crespelle (crepes) with sweet ricotta and amarena cherries
Crespelle (crepes) with sweet ricotta and amarena cherries
This magnificent Italian version of crepes showcases the beauty of amarena cherries.

Ingredients (11)

  • 500g fresh full-fat ricotta, drained
  • 1/2 cup (75g) icing sugar
  • 60g dark chocolate, finely chopped, plus grated chocolate to serve
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 200g jar Amarena Fabbri cherries (see note)
  • 2 teaspoons arrowroot (see note)

Crespelle (crepes)

  • 1 cup (150g) plain flour
  • 300ml milk
  • 1 large (70g) egg
  • 40g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to brush
  • 2 tablespoons grappa (see note) (optional)

Method

  • 1.
    For crespelle, whiz flour, milk and egg in a processor or blender until smooth. Add butter, and grappa if using, then process to combine. Transfer to a jug, then cover and stand for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  • 2.
    Meanwhile, pass ricotta through a sieve into a bowl. Stir in sugar, chocolate and zest. Cover and chill until needed.
  • 3.
    Drain cherries, reserving juice. Mix 1 tablespoon juice and arrowroot in a bowl, stir until smooth, then place in a pan with remaining juice and stir over low heat for 1-2 minutes to thicken. Add cherries, then set aside.
  • 4.
    Brush base of a 20cm non-stick crepe pan or frypan with a paper towel dipped in extra butter. Heat over medium heat, then pour 2 tablespoons batter into the pan, tilting to coat base (pour any excess back into jug). Cook 1 minute or until golden, then flip and cook other for just under 1 minute until golden. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat to make 12 crespelle.
  • 5.
    To serve, place 1 heaped tablespoons of ricotta mixture in the centre of each crepe, then fold in sides to form square parcels. Place 2 crespelle on each plate, top with cherries and dust with chocolate.
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