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Spinach and Ricotta Crepes

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A delicious vegetarian dish.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

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for the crepes,

  • 3/4 cup (180 ml.) whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (110 grams) all-purpose flour

for the spinach filling,

  • 425 grams or 1 bag frozen or fresh spinach
  • 425 grams of whole ricotta
  • 1 cup grated cheese (I used a blend: Havarti, Swiss)
  • nutmeg, salt and pepper

for the white sauce,

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or water or milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch diluted in 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • nutmeg and pepper

Instructions

  1. Crepes: In the blender, place the milk, eggs, flour, sugar, and salt, and blend for a few seconds until everything is mixed. Add the melted butter with the machine running slowly and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
    Batter for crepes
  2. Remove the mixture from the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before making the crepes, and beat with a whisk for 30 seconds.
  3. Heat a nonstick pan about 23-25 cm in diameter over medium-high heat until water droplets dance and jump before evaporating. Add 1/4 cup or 60 ml or half a ladle of batter into the pan, turn the pan so that the mixture coats the entire bottom, and cook 45-60 seconds when the edges begin to brown and slightly lift with the help of a spatula to turn the pancake and cook another 45 seconds. The first usually is not very good. You can eat it ;).
    Stack cooked crepes on a plate and keep them covered with a clean kitchen towel.
    batter on hot pan swirling the batter flip crepe border cooked
  4. Spinach filling: Bring salted water to boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Drop the spinach and wait to return to a boil. Cook for 4 minutes—strain and press with a spoon to remove as much water as possible. Cut small. Mix the ricotta and grated cheese in a large bowl. Add the spinach, stir well, and season to taste with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Use three tablespoons of filling per crepe. Line them up in a dish that can go in the oven.
    Cooked and chopped spinach filling the crepes with spinachFilled crepes with spinach
  5. White sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the milk, water, salt, and diluted cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring until it boils. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, continuously stirring. Season with nutmeg, pepper, and salt to taste.
    Crepes covered with white sauce
  6. Pour over stuffed crepes and bake for 20 minutes at 300F or 150C.
  7. Serve hot.
    Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Crepes
  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Vegetables
  • Method: Oven-cooked
  • Cuisine: Chilean