Lace chocolate crêpe
April 22, 2011 • Category: Dessert
I got the idea of shaping a crêpe like lace from Chef Elise Labide; she calls it crêpe dentelle. Hers was a regular crêpe batter, I got mine in a chocolate version.
The idea is very simple: Your pour the batter in a plastic container with a spout, similar to the ones used to pour ketchup and mustard at any deli; heat the frying pan, dab some melted butter or oil; when sufficiently hot, let your inner Jackson Pollock free and use the bottle to swirl wild designs onto the skillet. The crêpe cooks on one side only; slide it into a pan when ready.
Great project to do with older kids.
INGREDIENTS: Makes at least 16 crêpes (8 inch)
(Feel free to use your favorite crêpe batter; if it is too runny, add some flour or cornstarch to the batter to make it hold better).
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour (175 g.)
- Dash of salt
- 1/2 Chocolate bar (dark preferably, but no more than 60%) or 1.5 ounces of dark chocolate (50 g.)
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar (125 g.)
- Oil or melted butter (3 Tablespoons or 45 g.)
- 2 cups of milk (250 ml)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1/2 Tablespoon of cocoa powder
METHOD:
- Beat the eggs in a bowl. Mix the flour, cocoa, salt and powdered sugar in another bowl. Transfer to the eggs and mix the two with a spoon; melt the chocolate with the butter in the microwave and add to the batter; add the milk and vanilla gradually, stirring constantly until the batter is smooth and has no lumps. Set aside for thirty minutes.
- Heat the skillet and brush it with a little butter or oil so that it has a film of grease on the surface, no more. Pour the batter in the bottle or a decorating bag with a very small tip and pour the batter onto the skillet making circles, loops and other designs.
- When the crêpe appears cooked (two or three minutes should suffice on medium-high heat), slide it into a platter or on a piece of wax paper, to cool a bit.
- Serve with some powdered sugar.
Comments
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Krista says:
These are THE prettiest crepes I’ve ever seen, Joumana! Oh, they make me happy to look at them. 🙂
On April 22, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Miriam says:
Hi Joumana, they look mouthwatering and the snaps look gorgeous. I have never had them…all the more reason why I should try them right away….:)
On April 22, 2011 at 9:26 pm
meriem says:
Très original, ça me plaît beaucoup, c’est vraiment beau. Merci Joumana.
On April 22, 2011 at 10:02 pm
Belinda @zomppa says:
Oh, fantastic!! I adore lace cookies & crepes so perfect marriage here!
On April 22, 2011 at 10:05 pm
Dana says:
How pretty! I bet these were fun to make!
On April 22, 2011 at 11:18 pm
Marcela says:
So elegant and delicious!!…..I love the idea…….Feliz Pascua…..Abrazotes, Marcela
On April 23, 2011 at 12:08 am
Me Myself says:
A similar crepe is made by Malaysians called the RotiJala. It is a savory version and has a little bit of turmeric in it. I made it once but they all vanished before I could take pics for my blog:) will soon try them out!
On April 23, 2011 at 1:13 am
Rosa says:
Lovely lace crêpes!
Cheers,
Rosa
On April 23, 2011 at 2:06 am
Cherine says:
Beautiful crepes!
On April 23, 2011 at 2:57 am
Cooking gallery says:
Wow! What a great food presentation, the crepe looks fantastic!
On April 23, 2011 at 4:00 am
Joanne says:
What gorgeous crepes! I always tear my crepes so this looks like the perfect way to artfully not ruin them without having to worry about any such issues!
On April 23, 2011 at 7:31 am
T.W. Barritt says:
This looks lovely – so lacy and delicate! Also, great job on the cookie TV segment you added to your videos!
On April 23, 2011 at 8:02 am
TastyTrix says:
That is so elegant! Well, all of your dishes are very elegant in fact. I am still wondering how you can eat it all and remain so fantastically lithe? Sigh.
On April 23, 2011 at 8:46 am
pierre says:
salut joumana ! on est raccord moi aussi suis crepe dentelle mais d’une autre façon que la tienne !!!
Bizz parisienne
Pierre
On April 23, 2011 at 10:17 am
Oui, Chef says:
Oohhh…I think our young Muppet will be beside herself when I tell her about these lovelies! And so pretty on the plate too. – S
On April 23, 2011 at 10:26 am
FOODESSA says:
Dainty, elegant and perfect…I’ll be decorating my table with these very soon for sure.
Thanks for showing these to us in such a beautiful capture.
Love your small chocolate twist on them also…molto buono 😉
Ciao for now and flavourful wishes,
Claudia
On April 23, 2011 at 10:29 am
Devaki says:
Darling Joumana – You are amahzing…prettiest, yummiest most sinful looking crepe I have EVER seen 🙂
Gobsmacked!
chow! Devaki @ weavethousandflavors
On April 23, 2011 at 10:44 am
Chiara says:
Lovely idea Joumana!
On April 23, 2011 at 11:26 am
Banana Wonder says:
These are beautiful! So delicate and I bet they taste delicious.
On April 23, 2011 at 11:53 am
Susan says:
They’re lacy beauties! I can’t wait to try the idea myself. Thank you, Joumana.
On April 23, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Eve@CheapEthnicEatz says:
That is a fun and great idea! great for plate decor…ideas!
On April 23, 2011 at 1:10 pm
weirdcombos says:
Joumana,
Your amazing looking and glamorous crêpes remind me of those decadent American funnel cakes I haven’t seen in a long time. Excellent idea. I like your reference to Jackson Pollock as that also reminds me of a great exhibit of his work we went to at the MOMA back when we lived in the Big Apple. Good times!
Cheers,
H
On April 23, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Caffettiera says:
Would they hold any filling? They look so pretty.. But I love filled crepes… What a dilemma!
On April 23, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Maria @ Scandifoodie says:
That looks so impressive! I love the idea!
On April 23, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Claudia says:
What a beautiful idea – I will need to do this for a spring dinner. And you make it so accessible (I get nervous when things are fussy). And it’s not just a pretty face – it looks might tasty…
On April 23, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Peter says:
LOL, everyone has a little Jackson Pollock in them…very creative! Wishing you a wonderful Easter and I’m sure you’ll eat well.
On April 23, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Mariam says:
Breathtaking crepes!!!! Bravo!
On April 23, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Jamie says:
It’s funny because I just came across a photo somewhere else of crêpe dentelle (though I cannot remember where) and it really intrigued me. So pretty! But chocolate crêpes? Oh I have got to try these! What a delicious, elegant dessert this makes!
On April 24, 2011 at 1:09 am
john@heneedsfood says:
Stunning! They’re just like the Malaysian roti jala, a delicious accompaniment to curry. These lacey crepes wiuld go down a treat in my household! BTW, am making your Monk’s Salad today!
On April 24, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Juanita says:
How pretty…like pieces of art on a plate!
On April 25, 2011 at 4:09 pm
tinytearoom says:
These are very pretty on the plate. These would make an excellent party dessert to make ahead of time.
On April 26, 2011 at 2:44 am
grace says:
how delicate, dainty, and delicious!
On April 26, 2011 at 5:58 am
Lentil Breakdown says:
That’s the artsiest crepe I’ve ever seen! I hope it’s not as temperamental as the real Jackson Pollock!
On April 26, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Magic of Spice says:
What an elegant idea, and I love the though of chocolate crepes…delicious!
On April 27, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Demetra Lambros says:
I continue to adore your postings. These are gorgeous. Will definitely try with my kids this weekend. Thank you!!!
On May 2, 2011 at 4:13 am
Miriam says:
Hi Joumana, I tried making these and they came out so well. Loved it. Thank you for sharing such a nice recipe. Please do check it out on my blog when you get the time.
http://invogueathome.blogspot.com/2011/06/cadbury-dairy-milk-chocolate-lace.html
On June 26, 2011 at 1:13 am