Louisiana Citrus Crepes

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Louisiana Citrus Crepes
45 min.
8
250kcal

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Step into the vibrant world of Louisiana cuisine with our delightful Louisiana Citrus Crepes! These light, fluffy crepes are a masterful blend of traditional French technique and zesty southern flavors, making them the perfect dish to impress your guests or enjoy at a special brunch. Each bite offers a symphony of citrus notes from juicy red grapefruit and sweet navel oranges, balanced beautifully by a creamy vanilla custard filling accented with fresh mint.

What sets this recipe apart is its exquisite balance of flavors and textures. The delicate, paper-thin crepes are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to focus on the fun of gathering with friends and family. Not only are these crepes vegetarian and relatively low in calories, but they also pack a refreshing punch that will awaken your palate and brighten your day.

Whether you choose to serve them as an elegant side dish or a centerpiece for your dessert table, these Louisiana Citrus Crepes are sure to steal the show. With a light dusting of powdered sugar and a garnish of mint sprigs, they are as beautiful as they are delicious. Experience the fusion of flavors today and delight in a culinary adventure that will transport you straight to the heart of Louisiana!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • large egg yolks 
  • 0.5 cup fat-free milk fat-free
  • cups fat-free milk fat-free
  • 0.7 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons fresh mint fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar 
  • cup grapefruit red ( 2 medium)
  • 0.5 cup low fat sour cream sour reduced-fat
  • cup navel oranges ( 2 medium)
  • tablespoon powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • Dash salt 
  • inch vanilla pod split
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • whisk
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • wax paper
  • spatula
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. To prepare filling, pour 2 cups milk into a medium, heavy saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; add seeds and bean to pan. Cook milk over medium-high heat to 180 or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil).
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, dash of salt, and egg yolks, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add 1 cup hot milk mixture to egg mixture, stirring with a whisk. Return milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook 1 minute; remove from heat. Spoon into a bowl; discard vanilla bean. Stir in sour cream.
  4. Place plastic wrap on surface of custard. Chill thoroughly.
  5. To prepare crepes, combine 1/2 cup milk and next 4 ingredients (through egg) in a blender. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  6. Add flour, 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth. Chill 1 hour.
  7. Heat an 8-inch nonstick crepe pan or skillet over medium heat. Coat pan lightly with cooking spray.
  8. Pour about 3 tablespoons batter into pan; quickly tilt pan in all directions so batter covers pan with a thin film. Cook about 2 minutes. Carefully lift the edge of the crepe with a spatula to test for doneness. Turn crepe when it can be shaken loose from the pan and the underside is lightly browned; cook 1 minute or until center is set.
  9. Place crepe on a towel; cool completely. Repeat procedure until all of batter is used. Stack crepes between single layers of wax paper to prevent sticking.
  10. To prepare remaining ingredients, combine citrus sections, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and chopped mint; toss gently to dissolve sugar.
  11. Place 1 crepe on each of 8 dessert plates; spread about 1/3 cup chilled filling over each crepe. Fold each into a triangle. Top each serving with 1/4 cup fruit mixture.
  12. Sprinkle crepes evenly with powdered sugar.
  13. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories250kcal
Protein10.2%
Fat25.41%
Carbs64.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.35
Glycemic Load
20.91
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
8.9626087468603%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.39mg
Hesperetin
4.74mg
Naringenin
10.85mg
Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.48mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:250.22kcal
12.51%
Fat:7.19g
11.07%
Saturated Fat:3.62g
22.62%
Carbohydrates:41.01g
13.67%
Net Carbohydrates:39.7g
14.44%
Sugar:27.69g
30.77%
Cholesterol:106.95mg
35.65%
Sodium:156.96mg
6.82%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Protein:6.5g
12.99%
Vitamin C:21.69mg
26.29%
Vitamin A:851.15IU
17.02%
Selenium:11.24µg
16.05%
Calcium:154.29mg
15.43%
Phosphorus:152.56mg
15.26%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.25%
Folate:46.7µg
11.67%
Vitamin B12:0.69µg
11.51%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.45%
Vitamin D:1.34µg
8.93%
Potassium:266.9mg
7.63%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.43%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.91%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.41%
Fiber:1.31g
5.25%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.17%
Iron:0.91mg
5.06%
Magnesium:20.1mg
5.02%
Vitamin B3:0.89mg
4.46%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.86%
Copper:0.05mg
2.69%
Source:My Recipes