Indulge in the decadent flavors of Black Forest with these delightful Black Forest Crepes. This recipe combines the rich taste of chocolate crepes with sweet cherries and whipped cream, creating a dessert that’s sure to impress. Perfect for a special breakfast or a delicious dessert, these crepes are easy to make and will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Crepes:
- 1 and 1/2 cups plain flour
- 1 and 1/4 cups milk
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 eggs
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling and Topping:
- 1/4 cup melted chocolate
- Double cream (for serving)
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- 1/4 cup sugar (additional for syrup)
- 2 tbsp water or kirsch (for cherry syrup)
- Icing sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh cherries (for garnish)
Directions
- Prepare the Crepe Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and melted chocolate.
- Gradually sift the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing to prevent lumps.
- Cook the Crepes:
- Heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium heat.
- Pour in enough batter to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Cook for about a minute, then loosen and flip the crepe to cook the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Prepare the Cherry Syrup:
- In a pan, combine pitted cherries, additional sugar, and water or kirsch.
- Heat until the sugar dissolves and the cherries break down, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce until syrupy.
- Strain the mixture, reserving both syrup and cherries separately.
- Assemble the Crepes:
- Spread whipped cream on each crepe.
- Add cherry pieces and drizzle with cherry syrup.
- Fold the crepes and dust with icing sugar.
- Garnish with fresh cherries.
- Serve:
- Serve the crepes immediately, either for breakfast or as a dessert.
- Enjoy the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries in every bite!
Prep and Serving
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 320 kcal per serving
- Servings: 4
These Black Forest Crepes are a delightful twist on a classic dessert. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast or dessert, they are sure to impress. Enjoy the combination of rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and creamy whipped cream in every bite!
Black Forest Crepes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Experience the rich and sophisticated blend of flavors with our Black Forest Crepes. This dish features a soft, cocoa-infused crepe filled with smooth melted chocolate and topped with a sweet, homemade cherry syrup. It’s a delightful twist on the traditional Black Forest flavors, bringing the essence of chocolate and cherries together in a decadently light and flavorful dessert.
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups plain flour
1 and 1/4 cups milk
4 tbsp melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3 eggs
1/4 cup melted chocolate
Pinch of salt
Double cream (for serving)
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
1/4 cup sugar (additional for syrup)
2 tbsp water or kirsch (for cherry syrup)
Icing sugar (for dusting)
Fresh cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and melted chocolate.
Gradually sift the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing to prevent lumps.
Heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium heat. Pour in enough batter to coat the bottom of the pan. Cook for about a minute, then loosen and flip the crepe to cook the other side.
Repeat with remaining batter.
For the cherry syrup: In a pan, combine pitted cherries, additional sugar, and water or kirsch. Heat until the sugar dissolves and the cherries break down, about 5 minutes. Reduce until syrupy.
Strain the mixture, reserving both syrup and cherries separately.
Whip the double cream to stiff peaks.
To assemble: Spread whipped cream on each crepe, add cherry pieces, drizzle with cherry syrup, fold, and dust with icing sugar. Garnish with fresh cherries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320