Heavenly Crêpe Cake with Vanilla Cream & Fresh Berries
This Heavenly Crêpe Cake features airy layers and a velvety filling, making it a must-try dessert for any occasion.
Equipment
- - Saucepan
- - Mixing bowl
- non-stick pan
- Whisk
- Spatula
- refrigerator
Ingredients
Pastry Cream
- 4 large Egg Yolks ensure yolks are fresh
- 1/3 cup Cornstarch or arrowroot for gluten-free
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt sea salt can be used
- 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar coconut sugar is a healthier alternative
- 2 cups Whole Milk almond milk is a lighter substitute
Crêpes
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted, or dairy-free margarine
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean paste for more intense flavor
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder omit for thin crêpes
- 1 cup Cold Heavy Cream to whip into topping
Topping
- 1 cup Heavy Cream substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free
- 2 tablespoons Confectioners' Sugar omit for less sweetness
- 2 cups Fresh Berries Blackberries, Blueberries, or Raspberries
Instructions
Pastry Cream
- In a saucepan, whisk together large egg yolks, cornstarch, and kosher salt. Gradually add in granulated sugar and whole milk, cooking over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Stir in unsalted butter and pure vanilla extract, then chill the cream.
Crêpes
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, milk, eggs, melted butter, and baking powder until smooth. Heat a non-stick pan, pour a thin layer of batter, and cook until edges lift and the surface is lightly golden. Repeat this until all batter is used.
Whipped Cream
- In a mixing bowl, beat cold heavy cream and confectioners' sugar together until soft peaks form. Fold this whipped cream into your chilled pastry cream until fully incorporated.
Layering
- On a serving plate, layer one crêpe with a generous layer of pastry cream, then top with another crêpe. Continue layering until all crêpes and cream are used, finishing with a crêpe on top. Chill for at least 4 hours.
Serving
- Once set, remove the crêpe cake from the fridge, top with whipped cream and fresh berries before slicing.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.