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Baked Crepes

17/11/2023

Baked crepes are a very versatile dish that can be prepared in various versions. Here I present to you a classic recipe for baked crepes stuffed with ricotta and spinach.

Ingredients

  • For the crepes:
    • 250 ml of milk
    • 100 g of flour
    • 2 eggs
    • A pinch of salt
    • Butter as needed (for greasing the pan)
  • For the filling:
    • 250 g of ricotta cheese
    • 200 g of spinach (already blanched and squeezed)
    • 50 g of grated Parmesan
    • Nutmeg as needed
    • Salt and pepper as needed
  • For the béchamel:
    • 500 ml of milk
    • 50 g of flour
    • 50 g of butter
    • Nutmeg as needed
    • Salt as needed
  • For gratinating:
    • Grated Parmesan as needed

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the crepes, mixing the flour, eggs, and milk until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. In the meantime, prepare the filling by combining the ricotta with the spinach, add the grated Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix well.
  3. For the béchamel sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and stir until it becomes golden. Pour in the hot milk, a little at a time, always stirring to avoid lumps. Cook the béchamel until it reaches a creamy consistency, then season with nutmeg and salt.
  4. Grease a non-stick pan with a bit of butter and heat it. Pour a ladleful of crepe batter into the pan and tilt the pan to distribute it evenly. Cook for a couple of minutes on each side, then place the ready crepes onto a plate.
  5. Fill each crepe with some ricotta and spinach filling, roll them up and arrange them in a previously buttered baking dish.
  6. Cover the crepes with the béchamel sauce and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 20-25 minutes or until the surface is nicely golden.

You can vary the filling of the crepes according to your taste, for example by using cooked ham, mushrooms, or different cheeses.

Curiosity

Crepes, also known as “crêpes” in French cuisine, are very versatile and can be adapted in many ways, both sweet and savory. The oven-baked version with béchamel and filling, gratinated until it forms a golden and crispy crust, is particularly appreciated in Italian home cooking for its rich flavor and appealing presentation.

Baked Crepes