Flambeed Cherry Brandy Crepes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 oz cherry brandy
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 cup dark sweet cherries, pitted
• 2 fresh cherries, for garnish
• 1/8 cup sugar
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 2/3 cup flour
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp sugar, for crepes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crepes:

   • In a blender, combine flour, eggs, melted butter, salt, milk, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Blend until smooth.
   • Refrigerate the batter for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow it to rest.
   • Heat a 7 or 8-inch skillet over medium heat and brush it with butter.
   • Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, swirling it to coat the bottom evenly.
   • Cook the crepe until the edges begin to brown and the surface is set, then flip and cook the other side briefly. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.

2. Prepare the Filling:

   • In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of cherry brandy, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
   • Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each crepe. Roll up the crepes or fold them into quarters.

3. Prepare the Cherry Jubilee Sauce:

   • Drain the pitted cherries, reserving the syrup.
   • In a saucepan, combine the reserved cherry syrup, sugar, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens.
   • Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and drained cherries.

4. Flambe and Serve:

   • Heat the 1/4 cup of brandy in a small saucepan until warmed.
   • Carefully ignite the brandy using a long match or lighter. Pour the flaming brandy over the cherry mixture in the saucepan to flambe.
   • Spoon the cherries and sauce over the prepared crepes.

Serving:

Garnish each serving of Cherries Jubilee Crepes with fresh cherries if desired. Serve warm and enjoy this delightful breakfast or dessert!

This recipe for Cherries Jubilee Crepes is perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to impress with a flamboyant yet delicious dish that combines the rich flavors of cherries, cream cheese, and brandy in a light and delicate crepe.