Tiramisu Crêpe Cake
Ingredients
Crêpes
- 3 cups (750 mL) milk, at room temperature
- 2 ¼ cups (565 mL) all-purpose flour
- 6 eggs, at room temperature
- ¼ cup (60 mL) butter, melted
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) salt
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
Filling
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) strongly brewed espresso
- ¼ cup (60 mL) 35% whipping cream
- ¼ cup (60 mL) icing sugar
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) ground cinnamon
- 1 tub mascarpone cheese (450 g)
Assembly
- ¼ cup (60 mL) strongly brewed espresso, cold
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) coffee liqueur
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) cocoa powder
Instructions
Crêpes
- Step 1
In blender, combine milk, flour, eggs, melted butter and salt; mix until smooth. Strain and let stand for at least 30 minutes (batter should be consistency of thick cream; thin with a little water if needed).
- Step 2
Heat 10-inch (25 cm) nonstick skillet set over medium heat; brush with some of the oil. Pour 1/3 cup (75 mL) batter into pan, swirling to coat bottom of pan. Cook for 60 to 90 seconds or until crêpe begins to curl around edges; flip and cook for 30 seconds or until set. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing pan with oil as needed. Transfer to parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Let cool completely.
Filling
- Step 1
In heatproof bowl set over saucepan of gently simmering water, whisk together egg yolks, sugar and espresso for about 5 minutes or until hot, thick and consistency of soft pudding. Mixture should form ribbons when whisk is lifted (do not overcook or mixture will curdle). Remove from heat; let cool completely.
- Step 2
Using electric mixer, whip cream until stiff peaks form; beat in icing sugar and cinnamon. In large bowl, whip mascarpone until light and fluffy; fold in egg yolk mixture. Fold in half of the whipped cream, then remaining whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
Assembly
- Step 1
Stir espresso with coffee liqueur. Place one crêpe on serving plate; spread with 2 tbsp (30 mL) filling. Brush lightly with some of the espresso mixture. Repeat with remaining crêpes to make stack. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. To serve, dust with cocoa and slice into wedges.
Tips
Tips:
• Substitute espresso and 1 tbsp (15 mL) sugar for coffee liqueur if desired.
• Garnish with chocolate-covered espresso beans if desired.
• Crêpes can be made 2 to 3 days in advance.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving | |
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Calories | 430 |
Fat | 31 g |
Saturated Fat | 15 g |
Trans Fat | 0 g |
Carbohydrate | 27 g |
Fibre | 1 g |
Sugars | 9 g |
Protein | 11 g |
Sodium | 160 mg |