Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups milk (300ml)
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (30g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (240g)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (15g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, cooled (30ml)

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk eggs; add milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
  3. Gradually whisk the wet mixture into the flour until smooth.
  4. Cover and refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and optional coffee. Mix until smooth.
  6. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease.
  7. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the skillet, swirling to form a thin layer.
  8. Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges lift, then flip and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  9. Repeat with remaining batter.
  10. Spoon ricotta filling onto half of each crepe and fold over.
  11. Arrange crepes on a plate; serve with coffee filter for a creative presentation.