I got the idea of shaping a crêpe like lace from Chef Elise Labide; she calls it crêpe dentelle. Hers was a regular crêpe batter, I got mine in a chocolate version.
The idea is very simple: Your pour the batter in a plastic container with a spout, similar to the ones used to pour ketchup and mustard at any deli; heat the frying pan, dab some melted butter or oil; when sufficiently hot, let your inner Jackson Pollock free and use the bottle to swirl wild designs onto the skillet. The crêpe cooks on one side only; slide it into a pan when ready.
Great project to do with older kids.
INGREDIENTS: Makes at least 16 crêpes (8 inch)
(Feel free to use your favorite crêpe batter; if it is too runny, add some flour or cornstarch to the batter to make it hold better).
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour (175 g.)
- Dash of salt
- 1/2 Chocolate bar (dark preferably, but no more than 60%) or 1.5 ounces of dark chocolate (50 g.)
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar (125 g.)
- Oil or melted butter (3 Tablespoons or 45 g.)
- 2 cups of milk (250 ml)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1/2 Tablespoon of cocoa powder
METHOD:
- Beat the eggs in a bowl. Mix the flour, cocoa, salt and powdered sugar in another bowl. Transfer to the eggs and mix the two with a spoon; melt the chocolate with the butter in the microwave and add to the batter; add the milk and vanilla gradually, stirring constantly until the batter is smooth and has no lumps. Set aside for thirty minutes.
- Heat the skillet and brush it with a little butter or oil so that it has a film of grease on the surface, no more. Pour the batter in the bottle or a decorating bag with a very small tip and pour the batter onto the skillet making circles, loops and other designs.
- When the crêpe appears cooked (two or three minutes should suffice on medium-high heat), slide it into a platter or on a piece of wax paper, to cool a bit.
- Serve with some powdered sugar.
36 Comments
These are THE prettiest crepes I’ve ever seen, Joumana! Oh, they make me happy to look at them.
Hi Joumana, they look mouthwatering and the snaps look gorgeous. I have never had them…all the more reason why I should try them right away….:)
Très original, ça me plaît beaucoup, c’est vraiment beau. Merci Joumana.
Oh, fantastic!! I adore lace cookies & crepes so perfect marriage here!
How pretty! I bet these were fun to make!
So elegant and delicious!!…..I love the idea…….Feliz Pascua…..Abrazotes, Marcela
A similar crepe is made by Malaysians called the RotiJala. It is a savory version and has a little bit of turmeric in it. I made it once but they all vanished before I could take pics for my blog:) will soon try them out!
Lovely lace crêpes!
Cheers,
Rosa
Beautiful crepes!
Wow! What a great food presentation, the crepe looks fantastic!
What gorgeous crepes! I always tear my crepes so this looks like the perfect way to artfully not ruin them without having to worry about any such issues!
This looks lovely – so lacy and delicate! Also, great job on the cookie TV segment you added to your videos!
That is so elegant! Well, all of your dishes are very elegant in fact. I am still wondering how you can eat it all and remain so fantastically lithe? Sigh.
salut joumana ! on est raccord moi aussi suis crepe dentelle mais d’une autre façon que la tienne !!!
Bizz parisienne
Pierre
Oohhh…I think our young Muppet will be beside herself when I tell her about these lovelies! And so pretty on the plate too. – S
Dainty, elegant and perfect…I’ll be decorating my table with these very soon for sure.
Thanks for showing these to us in such a beautiful capture.
Love your small chocolate twist on them also…molto buono
Ciao for now and flavourful wishes,
Claudia
Darling Joumana – You are amahzing…prettiest, yummiest most sinful looking crepe I have EVER seen
Gobsmacked!
chow! Devaki @ weavethousandflavors
Lovely idea Joumana!
These are beautiful! So delicate and I bet they taste delicious.
They’re lacy beauties! I can’t wait to try the idea myself. Thank you, Joumana.
That is a fun and great idea! great for plate decor…ideas!
Joumana,
Your amazing looking and glamorous crêpes remind me of those decadent American funnel cakes I haven’t seen in a long time. Excellent idea. I like your reference to Jackson Pollock as that also reminds me of a great exhibit of his work we went to at the MOMA back when we lived in the Big Apple. Good times!
Cheers,
H
Would they hold any filling? They look so pretty.. But I love filled crepes… What a dilemma!
That looks so impressive! I love the idea!
What a beautiful idea – I will need to do this for a spring dinner. And you make it so accessible (I get nervous when things are fussy). And it’s not just a pretty face – it looks might tasty…
LOL, everyone has a little Jackson Pollock in them…very creative! Wishing you a wonderful Easter and I’m sure you’ll eat well.
Breathtaking crepes!!!! Bravo!
It’s funny because I just came across a photo somewhere else of crêpe dentelle (though I cannot remember where) and it really intrigued me. So pretty! But chocolate crêpes? Oh I have got to try these! What a delicious, elegant dessert this makes!
Stunning! They’re just like the Malaysian roti jala, a delicious accompaniment to curry. These lacey crepes wiuld go down a treat in my household! BTW, am making your Monk’s Salad today!
How pretty…like pieces of art on a plate!
These are very pretty on the plate. These would make an excellent party dessert to make ahead of time.
how delicate, dainty, and delicious!
That’s the artsiest crepe I’ve ever seen! I hope it’s not as temperamental as the real Jackson Pollock!
What an elegant idea, and I love the though of chocolate crepes…delicious!
I continue to adore your postings. These are gorgeous. Will definitely try with my kids this weekend. Thank you!!!
Hi Joumana, I tried making these and they came out so well. Loved it. Thank you for sharing such a nice recipe. Please do check it out on my blog when you get the time.
http://invogueathome.blogspot.com/2011/06/cadbury-dairy-milk-chocolate-lace.html