chocolate_crepes

Chocolate Crepes With Fresh Strawberries

                           Ingredients :
         For the crepes
     * 1 1/2 cup flour
     * 1/2 cup cocoa powder
     * 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
     * Pinch salt
     * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
     * 2 cups milk
     * 2 large eggs
     * 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
     * Vegetable oil, as needed for cooking
     * 16 ( 6-inch) squares parchment or waxed paper

               For the filling :
     * 1 pound cream cheese , at room temperature
     * 1/2 cup sour cream
     * 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
     * 1/2 pured fresh strawberries
     * 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

              For the sauce :
     * 1/2 stick butter
     * 1 1/2 cups sugar
     * 1 pound fesh strawberries, washed stemmed and
        quartered
     * 1/4 cup strawberry liqueur
     * 1 cup chocolate sauce , store bought or home made

               Instructions :
         For the crepes :
     1. Combine the flour , cocoa powder, sugar and salt
         in a large mixture blow.
     2. In a midium size mixing blow , combine the butter,
         milk, eggs and vanilla and whisk until blended
     3. Add the liquid mixture a little at teh time to the dry
         mixture, whisking the dissolve any lumps. whisk
         until smooth.
     4. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
     5. Lightly brush a 6-inch skillet with vegetable oil and
         heat over medium heat.
     6. When the pan is hot, remove from the heat and
         pour in 1/4 cup of the batter. Swirl the pan around
         the spread the batter evenly over the bottom.
         Return the pan to the heat and cook until lightly
         golden , 30 to 40 seconds. Turn the crepe over and
         cook the second side for about 15 seconds. Remove
         from the pan.
     7. Repeat the process until all of the batter is used,
         stacking the crepes between the squares of
         parchment or waxed paper to prevent them from
         sticking together.
     8. Set the crepes aside.

                     For the filling :
     9. In the bowl of the electric mixer fitted with a paddle
         beat the cream cheese until smooth.
     10. Add the sour cream, sugar, strawberries and vanilla
          Beat until smooth , scraping down the sides of the
          bowl as needed.
     11. Put 3 tablespoons of the filling in the center of
           the lower third of each crepe. Fold the bottom
           of the crepe over the filling and roll up gently but
           firmly.
     12. Place the filled crepes on a large platter or baking
           sheet , cover lightly and refrigerate for 1 hour.
     13. In a large saute pan , over medium high heat,
           melt the butter.
     14. Add the sugar and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
     15. Add the strawberries and continue to cook for
          1 minute.
     16. Add the liqueur and simmer for 2 minutes.
     17. Add teh chocolate sauce and continue to cook for
           1 minute.
     18. Add 8 of the filled crepes to teh pan and cook for
           1 minute, basting with the sauce.
     19. Remove the crepes from the pan, set aside and
           keep warm.
     20. Add the remaining crepes and cook for 1 minute,
           basting with the sauce.

                               Yield : 8 servings