By Family Features | Contributor
This delightful version of the classic thin pancakes features a creamy ricotta spread paired with an apple-cinnamon topping, creating a perfect harmony of savory and sweet flavors.
Envy Apples encourage you to cherish the little moments spent with loved ones at the dining table. Available at Whole Foods and other prominent grocery retailers, the exquisite texture and crispness of this top-tier apple variety deliver a well-balanced sweetness, making it the “ultimate apple.”
Apple Ricotta Crepes
Yield: 12 crepes (2-3 crepes for each serving)
Ingredients for Crepes:
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
butter, for cooking
Ingredients for Apple Topping:
butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Envy Apples, cut into slices or cubes
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt, to taste
maple syrup
Ingredients for Ricotta Filling:
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2-3 tablespoons sugar, to taste
To prepare the crepes: In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and salt. Incorporate milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and silky. Refrigerate for a while.
For the apple topping: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar until it bubbles and turns golden.
Add the prepared Envy Apples, along with cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to taste; cook on medium-low heat until the apples are tender. Once cooked, remove from heat and drizzle with maple syrup.
For the ricotta filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar, mixing until well blended. Set aside.
In a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, add a small amount of butter to melt.
Pour one ladle of the crepe batter into the pan, cooking until bubbles start to form, then flip and cook until golden brown. Continue with the rest of the batter, stacking the crepes to keep them warm and pliable.
Spread a thin layer of the ricotta mixture over each crepe and fold in half. Top with the apple mixture and serve immediately.
For more brunch ideas, visit EnvyApple.com.
