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Crepes with Ricotta and Jam

17/11/2023

Crepes with ricotta and jam are a delicious dessert that combines the simplicity of crepes with the sweetness of a homemade filling. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

  • For the crepes:
    • 125 g of flour
    • 2 eggs
    • 250 ml of milk
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • Butter (as needed to grease the pan)
  • For the filling:
    • 250 g of ricotta
    • 3 tablespoons of sugar (to taste)
    • Jam of your choice
  • Powdered sugar (for decorating, optional)

Preparation

  1. Start with the batter for the crepes: in a bowl, sift the flour, and add a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs. Begin mixing from the center, incorporating the flour and eggs, then gradually add the milk to avoid lumps until obtaining a smooth and fluid batter. Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, work the ricotta with the sugar until you have a homogeneous mixture. If the ricotta is too dry, you can add a tablespoon of cream or milk to make it creamier.

  3. Heat a non-stick crepe pan (or a normal pan) over medium heat and lightly grease it with some butter. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan and rotate it to spread the mixture evenly. Cook the crepe until the edges begin to detach and the bottom is golden, then flip it and cook for another 30 seconds. Repeat for all crepes.

  4. Spread each crepe with a spoonful of sweet ricotta and add a bit of jam to the surface. Fold the crepes into a wallet shape or roll them up.

  5. Serve the crepes with ricotta and jam sprinkled with powdered sugar, if desired.

Curiosity

Crepes are an extremely versatile dish, originally from Brittany in France but now beloved all over the world. They can be enjoyed in sweet or savory versions, and the ricotta and jam pairing is just one of the many ways they can be personalized. In Italy, especially in the Center and South, crepes are filled with ricotta and often enriched with pieces of candied fruit or chocolate, in a sweet combination that harks back to the Italian origins of the sfogliatella.

I hope you enjoy this recipe and have fun preparing it!

Crepes with Ricotta and Jam