Sumptuous Chocolate Crêpes

Name: Sumptuous Chocolate Crêpes
Yield: makes 8 crêpes
Ingredients: 1/3 cup flour; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons sugar; Pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 eggs; 5 tablespoons butter (2 for batter, 3 for cooking crêpes); 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup cream

December 14, 2011

Cooks' Note

Chocolate batter will become lighter in color as it cooks, so if your crêpe begins to darken, that means it’s burning! When it comes to serving them, consider folding the crêpes into triangles (keeping them covered and warm in a low oven, if necessary) and then drizzling with your favorite chocolate sauce, or set alongside vanilla or coffee ice cream.

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