Blackberry Cream Cheese Crepes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Cooking Light June 2000 Ingredients:
8 crepes |
5 cups fresh blackberries, divided |
3/4 cup water, divided |
1/3 cup granulated sugar |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 tablespoon brandy |
2 teaspoons cornstarch |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 tablespoon butter or 1/2 cup margarine |
1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened |
1 teaspoon powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Prepare Crepes; set aside.
2. Combine 1 cup blackberries and 1/2 cup water in a blender. Process about 1 minute or until smooth. Strain blackberry mixture through a sieve.
3. Combine blackberry purée, 1/4 cup water, granulated sugar, lemon juice, brandy, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
4. Cook 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter.
5. Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese over each crepe, and top each with 2 teaspoons sauce and 1/4 cup blackberries.
6. Fold each crepe in half, then in quarters. Spoon 2 tablespoons sauce on each of 8 dessert plates; top each with 1 crepe and 1/4 cup blackberries. Sift powdered sugar evenly over crepes.
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