I had so much fun making crepes for the first time that I had to do it again. This time, however, I wanted to make sweet crepes. They say that if you don’t succeed the first time you should try, try again. And that is so true. My first crepes were fat and big, somebody even confused them with pancakes 
However, these other crepes were smaller and a lot thinner and it didn’t take me 2 attempts to make them right. They didn’t brake or stick to the pan and, best of all, they turned out delicious. Since I only used 5 strawberries to decorate my Party Cake, I used the rest for the filling of the crepes. This is what I did:
Using my QuickChef (one of my favorite Tupperware items) I chopped the strawberries and set them apart.
With the whip attachment I whipped 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream with 2 TBSP of confectioner’s sugar and some vanilla extract. When the cream was think I added the strawberries and whipped until they blended with the cream.
I used this recipe to make the crepes again. I then filled them with the strawberry cream and topped them with some confectioner’s sugar and ground cinnamon.
Aren’t they pretty? I have conquered another one of my kitchen fears, crepes. I know what some of you might be thinking, wasn’t he supposed to be on a diet? Well, I am, but it is not a traditional diet. I am just cutting down on the amount of food that I eat (this was Jon’s plate, I just ate 2 of them) and I am incorporating more vegetables and fruits to my meals. But most importantly, I am exercising every day, but that is a topic for another post.
Buen provecho!
Remember that Courtney and I are hosting the Tamale Open. There’s also a kids version of my Food for Plastic Challenge. Oh, so much to cook and so little time!
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That looks great. I’ve never made crepes before. I love plain strawberries though, so I’d probably just stuff mine with chopped strawberries and whipped cream, non blended.
Posted on April 4th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Ben, would the results be any better with a Rubbermaid utensil? lol Just kidding, I love crepes and the pink inside of these looks sexy…great dessert.
Posted on April 4th, 2008 at 9:59 am
LOL! Rubbermaid utensils…that was too funny….Now back to your crepes amigo. They look great. As I’ve discussed before pancakes/crepes and all that jazz don’t sit well with me (in terms of making them…but I will have a go soon!)
Speaking of “diets” I hear you..too much typing and not enough exercising is not a good combination!
Posted on April 4th, 2008 at 11:36 am
*eyes popping out* I just have to have that LIKE RIGHT NOW!
Posted on April 4th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
tht looks yummy. i’ve never made crepes before, my mum has. i remember having the best crepes (unfortunately not homemade) in Paris: one was filled with this gorgeous cheese, one with nutella and bananas and err…yes, another with cinnamon and sugar. the next day I went out to the creperie and got one with lemon and sugar. dang, it was good.
Posted on April 4th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Holy Crap. Those look amazing! I’ve had my struggle with successful crepes. Is it true for you that your first crepe always fails?
Posted on April 4th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
actually, would you consider British pancakes crepes? I can make those…but they aren’t as good as thick, fluffy american pancakes. by the way, great blog! x
Posted on April 4th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Que rico! se me hizo agua la boca!!!!
Posted on April 4th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
These look great, Ben! I’ve been gearing up to try some savory crepes, so I appreciate the link to the basic crepes recipe too. I’m curious–what does the seltzer bring to the party in the crepes? Is it just a good way to thin the batter so you get nice, thin crepes?
Posted on April 4th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I want to whip these up.You know that was your plate! Dont lie on Jon ( just kidding).Saw these on Tastespotting.
Posted on April 4th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Those crepes look good with that strawberry cream filling!
Posted on April 5th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Oh my gosh, those are beautiful! I think between you and Kevin at Closet Cooking, I’m convinced that I need to make crepes tomorrow morning. Gorgeous crepes!
Posted on April 5th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
That looks awesome, Ben!!! I love strawberry crepes, and you just gave me an idea to visit my favorite crepe place here in Vancouver!
Posted on April 7th, 2008 at 1:39 am
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Posted on April 8th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
This is my kinda diet – sweet. smooth and decadent…….
Posted on April 10th, 2008 at 6:10 am
Your site has power to let you make the devil in my heart strong. The devil said to me. “Eat this thing which I was sweet, and seemed to be delicious” and, as a result, I gave a it discount on to the devil. I was dieting so….(?_?)
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Posted on April 17th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I love crepes! There’s a tradition in my family where we make crepes for each person’s birthday breakfast.
Posted on April 17th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
I love making crepes too! I am going to give your strawberry filling a try. Nice blog.
Posted on April 21st, 2008 at 2:44 pm
these look divine Ben! you’ve become an expert with crepes now:) I love sweet crepes!
PS: I’m working on a post for you:)!
Posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 4:42 pm
These look utterly beautiful!
Posted on May 1st, 2008 at 5:43 am
ay mandame uno please!!! these look awesome! I love crepes, especially nutella ones!
Posted on May 3rd, 2008 at 2:42 pm
wow im in a cooking class at school because i love to cook!! ya my mom always makes those delicious creps…. but instead of using they strawberry cream my mom uses a sort of cream cheese topping and then I help cut some strawberries and put them on top of the cream cheese sauce and when we have done that then we put some whipped cream and we forld the crepe, and EAT IT!! YUM!! ya we do that only in the summer when the strawberries are fresh….. any way thanks for the awsome idea!!
-stefy
Posted on August 28th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
[...] A movie and a book got me pointed in the general direction of “something French.” What focused me on crêpes was Ben’s post about strawberry crêpes at What’s Cooking? [...]
Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
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