Culinary Arts Creations
by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Writer
Happy August! Feeling bored and want a gourmet dish to try? Try making today’s recipe: crepes! Simple, easy to customize, and delicious, crepes are a favorite of many. They can be sweet or savory, allowing them to be enjoyed by many for both mealtimes and desserts. Savory crepes marry together salty goat cheese, tangy tomatoes, and herby basil in the filling to create a rich, well-balanced flavor in the crepe. The addition of a balsamic vinegar drizzle (if preferred) can help introduce a sweet and tangy flavor, further enhancing the flavor of the tomato. Impress friends and family alike with this world-renowned favorite. Enjoy making (and eating) these savory crepes!
Savory Crepes
Ingredients
For the Crepes:
2 large eggs
¾ c. milk
½ c. water
1 c. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. melted butter
¼ tsp. salt
fresh basil
For the Filling:
1 oz. room-temperature goat cheese
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. minced fresh basil leaves
garnish (optional)
– fresh basil leaves
– balsamic vinegar
Instructions
In a blender, combine the ingredients of the savory crêpes. Blend 7-10 seconds on high.
Put in fridge and let chill for 1 hour
Meanwhile, set out goat cheese in order to allow it to reach room temperature. On a cutting board, cut tomato into very thin slices with a serrated knife. Working on the other side of the cutting board, thinly cut the basil leaves (you can also shred the basil by hand to save on dishes). Once finished, put the tomatoes and basil in the refrigerator for later use.
Make the crêpes: On the stovetop, set a medium-sized skillet on medium heat. Add butter to coat the skillet when the skillet is warm.
Pour ¼ c. batter onto the middle of the skillet. Swirl batter around the skillet so it coats the entire surface of the skillet. Continue moving the batter until the crêpe is thick.
Set the skillet on the burner and let cook. Flip the crêpe when the edges of the crêpe curl inward. Once flipped, let cook for 10 seconds, then set on a plate. Place a paper towel on top, then cook the next crêpe. Repeat until all of the batter is used. Note: The first crêpe will not turn out well, and that is okay!
Once the crêpes are done, begin assembling the savory crêpe: spread room-temperature goat cheese across the surface of the crêpe with a butter knife. Put tomato slices on half of the crêpe and sprinkle on basil. Fold the crêpe in half, putting the top over the tomatoes. Take the top edge of the crêpe and fold over to make a triangle. Continue to fold over to make 1 large layered triangle. Cook folded crêpe in the skillet until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes per side. Garnish as desired, drizzling on balsamic vinegar, if using, or sprinkle on fresh basil. Serve.
Tools Needed
Dry and liquid measuring utensils, blender, medium non-stick skillet, serrated knife, chef’s knife & cutting board, spatula, plate, spoons.
*With credit to the Video “Alton Brown Makes crêpes 3 ways l Good Eats l Food Network” by Food network on youtube.com; Erin Alderson’s Gluten Free Oat crêpes with Tomatoes, Basil, and Goat cheese recipe on naturallyella.com;, and “How to Fold crêpes” by wikihow staff on wikihow.com.
