6 Easy Brunch Recipes For Your Easter Celebration

Strawberry Creme Crepes(1 of 6)

We've compiled recipes that are great for any Easter gathering. These will all serve a large group of people for any celebratory Easter brunch. Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Dash of salt

TOPPING:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup H2O
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
• 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
• 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

FILLING:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Yields: 22 crepes.

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine milk, eggs, butter, and extract.
2. Then, in another bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; add to milk mixture and mix well.
3. Once mixed well, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 2 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet.
5. Lift and tilt pan to coat skillet evenly.
6. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer.
7. Remove to cool.
8. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed.
9. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between.
10. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
11. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.
12. Next, stir in extract and, if desired, food coloring. Cool, then add sliced strawberries.
13. In a small bowl, beat the cream until stiff peaks form; set aside.
14. In another large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in whipped cream.
15. Spoon 2 rounded tablespoons of filling down the center of each crepe; roll up.
16. Top with strawberry topping.