Description
Indulge in the exquisite layers of a Mille Crêpe Cake, a French dessert that is a delicate stack of thin crêpes and whipped cream. This no-bake cake is a showstopper with its intricate layers and creamy texture.
Ingredients
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Crêpe Batter:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Filling:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- cocoa powder
- fruit
- chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Prepare the Crêpe Batter: In a blender, combine milk, cream, eggs, flour, sugar, salt, melted butter, and vanilla. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Cook the Crêpes: Heat a skillet, pour batter, cook until golden, then flip. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the Cake: Layer crêpes and cream, ending with a plain crêpe on top. Chill for 2 hours.
- Final Touch: Dust with cocoa powder, fruit, or ganache before serving.
Notes
- For a flavored twist, infuse the whipped cream with matcha, coffee, or citrus zest.
- Mille crêpe cake is best served chilled and slices cleanly after several hours in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
