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Ohhhh Crepe
Posted by Phuong on Aug 31st, 2011

My sister, Phi, and I had so much fun making these crepes! Not only are crepes super easy to make, when you infuse them with premium loose leaf Koni Tea, you get your daily dose of antioxidants! Our mother, the amazing Mama Le, taught us how to make crepes when we were little girls. She is the most amazing chef we know and such an inspiration. The Honey Cognac Crepe is a recipe that she gave me a few years ago. This flaming crepe will have you looking like a chef, but don't forget to be careful!



Mama Le's Flaming Crepes are perfectly paired with Koni Creme Earl Grey Black Tea
Mama Le's Flaming Crepes are perfectly paired with Koni Creme Earl Grey Black Tea


Honey Cognac Crepe Batter Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup of brewed Koni Creme Earl Grey Black Tea
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Grand Marnier
  • 2 teaspoons of cognac
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • a few drops of vanilla extract
  • honey to drizzle when plating

    How to prepare Honey Cognac Crepe Batter:
    1. Vigorously whisk all the ingredients or place it in a blender and mix until the crepe batter is completely smooth.
    2. Cover and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours before making the crepes.

    How to prepare Honey Cognac Crepe :
    1. Lightly spray the crepe pan with a little oil and butter and heat over medium to medium-high heat until it is hot enough to make the butter sizzle.
    2. Pour in 1/2 cup of batter and quickly move pan around, so that batter spreads evenly, covering the whole surface with a thin layer.
    3. Let it cook for about 1 minute, until it is brown on the bottom.
    4. Flip with a spatula, and cook other side for about 30 seconds.
    5. Repeat this process until all the batter is used. Spread crepes out on a dish cloth or stack with waxed paper in between.



    Honey Cognac Crepes drizzled with honey
    Honey Cognac Crepes drizzled with honey and a cup of Koni Creme Earl Grey in the background.

    Honey Cognac Crepe filling :
  • 6 tbsp butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp orange juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp grated lemon rind

    Directions:
  • In a medium bowl, mix everything until it is thoroughly combined. Reheat the crepes if necessary, and spread each crepe with the mixture. Fold in half then in half again to make a triangle. Place in a heatproof dish.
  • Warm 1 tablespoon of cognac combined with 1 tablespoon of Grand Marnier liqueur over the crepes. Carefully ignite with a long-stemmed match, while shaking the pan back and forth. Spoon flaming liqueur over the crepes until fire dies out. Serve immediately.
  • This is perfectly paired with a cup of Koni Creme Earl Grey Black Tea.


    Standard Crepe Batter

    This is a standard crepe batter for the remaining crepe recipes. The only thing that differs is the filling.

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk that has been infused with 2 Tablespoons of Koni Creme Earl Grey Black Tea (Let 1 cup of milk sit in 2 Tbs of Koni Creme Earl Grey overnight in the refrigerator. Strain & use.)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/ teaspoon salt

    Variations:

    Strawberry Nutella:

    Filling: Lay the crepes out on a flat surface. Spread each crepe with about 1 tablespoon of hazelnut Nutella spread. Add sliced strawberries and fold in half. Garnish with crushed pistachios.
    Perfectly paired with: Koni Chocolate Strawberry Delight Rooibos Tea


    Perfectly paired with Koni Chocolate Strawberry Delight Tea
    Perfectly paired with Koni Chocolate Strawberry Delight Tea


    Banana Chocolate:

    Filling: Lay the crepes out on a flat surface. Spread each crepe with about 1 tablespoon of hazelnut Nutella spread. Spread each crepe with about 1 tablespoon of hazelnut spread. In one fourth of the crepe, add slices of bananas sprinkled with cinnamon, and fold the crepe over in half and in half again so that it has a triangular shape. Drizzle with melted chocolate.
    Perfectly paired with: Koni Chocolate Truffle Chai Black Tea




    Perfectly paired with Koni Chocolate Truffle Chai Black Tea
    Perfectly paired with Koni Chocolate Truffle Chai Black Tea


    Salmon with a Vodka Cream Sauce:

    Filling:
    1. In a small saucepan saute 2 Tb butter and 1/4 cup of diced onions with a cup of cubed fresh salmon. Once the pan begins to lightly smoke, pull saucepan away from heat source and add the 3 Tablespoons of vodka.
    2. When the Vodka has burned off, return the sauce to heat source and add 1/4 cup of heavy cream and 1/4 cup of Slimming Goddess tea.
    3. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Reduce sauce to desired consistency. I like it a little on the thicker side.
    4. Since spinach cooks so quickly, add it right before you spread the mixture on the crepe.
    5. Lay the crepe out and spoon about 1/4 of a cup of the mixture at one edge and roll.
    6. If you want a crispy texture, after the crepe is rolled, place it under a broiler for a few minutes until it's a golden brown color.

    Perfectly paired with: Koni Slimming Goddess Oolong Tea




    Perfectly paired with Koni Slimming Goddess Oolong Tea
    Perfectly paired with Koni Slimming Goddess Oolong Tea

    Spinach and Goat Cheese:

    Filling:
    1. In a small saucepan saute 2 Tb butter and 1/4 cup of diced onions, 1 tsp of diced garlic, and 1/4 cup of brewed Simply Slim Oolong Tea.
    2. Once the pan begins to lightly smoke, pull saucepan away from heat source and add 4 handfuls of spinach and 1 tsp of minced sage.
    3. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
    4. Lay the crepe out and spoon about 1/4 of a cup of the mixture at one edge, sprinkled with goat cheese, and roll.
    5. If you want a crispy texture, after the crepe is rolled, place it under a broiler for a few minutes until it it a golden brown color.

    Perfectly paired with: Koni Simply Slim Oolong Tea





    Perfectly paired with Koni Simply Slim Oolong Tea
    Perfectly paired with Koni Simply Slim Oolong Tea


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  • Michele Says: August 31st, 2011, 3:23pm love these. And the photos are scrumptious...
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