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Everyone knows that the best part of a crepe is what is inside.
Crepes can be savory or sweet. For the bridal shower we went for the sweet version. My favorite!
Usually when we make crepes we go for the fast and easy version. A can of whip cream (the kind you spray out of the can, so fun!), berries of our choice (strawberries, raspberries). We just pile it on and enjoy. Another favorite is also a layer of nutella topped with sliced bananas. I prefer nutella with strawberries or even better yet is a layer of lemon curd with some berries and whip cream – heaven! There must always be berries and lots of them
Another very simple but delicious version is to drizzle with lemon juice and then a nice sprinkling of powdered sugar. A few strawberries added is nice too.
For the shower I decided to get a little fancier and make some mousse fillings for the crepe. I went with three different flavors.
The great thing about the mousse fillings is I could make them all the night before and just keep them in the refrigerator until the morning of the shower.
Of course there had to be chocolate. I found a recipe for a chocolate mousse over at my friend Laura’s site, Real Mom Kitchen.
My favorite of the three fillings I made was the White Chocolate Mousse – no surprise there! But the filling that disappeared the fastest was the Cream Cheese Mousse. They were all so good. I may or may not have eaten some of the leftovers straight out of the bowl, with just a spoon, no crepe.
White Chocolate Mousse
from Evil Shenanigans
1 C milk (I used 2 %, don’t use skim. Whole milk would be the best)
1/3 C sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp butter
3 oz. white chocolate, chopped
1/2 tsp gelatin
1 Tbsp cold water
1 C whipping cream
2 Tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
Combine milk, cornstarch, sugar and egg yolk into a medium sauce pan. Whisk together well. Over medium heat, cook until it thickens and comes to a simmer. Whisk constantly. It will take about 10 minutes.
Then remove from heat and add in vanilla, butter and white chocolate. Mix until everything is melted. Pour into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and chill for four hours or overnight.
In a small cup or bowl combine the gelatin with the water. Let it stand for about 10 minutes. Then pop into the microwave for about 10 seconds to melt the gelatin. Cool to room temperature.
Then combine cream, powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip until thick. Add in gelatin and mix until medium peaks are formed. Fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture in 3 parts. Cover and chill for at least an hour or overnight.
Cream Cheese Mousse
from Tishboyle
1 1/2 C heavy cream, divided
4 oz. cream cheese, cut into 1 inch chunks
3/4 C sugar, divided
1/3 C sour cream or Greek yogurt ( I used Greek yogurt)
1 tsp vanilla
In a small pan heat together 1/2 cup of cream, cream cheese, and 1/2 C sugar over medium heat. Stir frequently until the cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
Put into a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
In your mixer, beat the 1 cup cream with the yogurt, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla until medium peaks form. Fold the two mixtures together, 1/3 at a time. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Everything looks so delicious! By the way, made your Fruit Tart last night for friends and EVERYONE loved it! Thanks!
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Years ago when I was at BYU my sister worked at a crepe store called European Connections… I don’t think they are around anymore. They had some amazing concoctions like just brown sugar…. an ice cream crepe, nutella, and the sandwich ones were amazing. I am really trying to figure out an excuse to make some crepes of my own.
I love your table setting with all the cute card stands. Could you recommend where to buy something like that? This crepe bar is simply amazing!
Denise, I found them various places – ebay, Goodwill, Dollar Store and craft stores. Just keep your eyes open for them as you are shopping around. I just grab them when I see them!
What a fabulous shower idea! I’ve only thought of yogurt parfaits or typical brunch foods. But this is simple and elegant. Thanks for sharing. Love the shabby fabric garland as well.
Just wondering how you cooked the crepes? Were you able to cook them before hand and keep in the refrigerator? Considering doing this, but curious as to how you made the crepes because it seems like a lot of work to cook them at the party
Thanks!!
You can definitely cook them up the day before and just refrigerate them. Be sure to put a piece of wax paper in between each one so they don’t stick together. I just bring them to room temperature before we use them. They are really quit easy and fast to make.
Leigh Anne, Did you share the chocolate mouse recipe or did I just miss it?
You kind of missed it – I didn’t post it but I did link to it in the post – here it is. It was a little hidden!
http://realmomkitchen.com/6758/heavenly-chocolate-mousse/
Leigh Anne,
How much of each filling (like cream cheese mousse) does your recipe make? It looks like about 4-5 cups..?
Janette
If you use any of those fillings in cupcakes do they have to stay in the fridge prior to use or can you leave them sitting out for awhile?
I am sure they would be fine at room temperature for a while but I would refrigerate overnight
Leigh Anne,
Where did you get those tall spiral card holders??? I LOVE those!!! And where did you get the large chalkboard? I am doing a shower and wanted to use them in the decorations. You always have such cute ideas!
They all came from Goodwill. The chalkboard is an old picture frame I painted. I also got a piece of plywood to fit into the frame and painted it with chalkboard paint.