For the past few years I’ve been absolutely infatuated with the thought of Paris. Paris, Paris, Paris! My poor – and very patient – boyfriend knows this beast of an obsession all too well; I shamelessly bat my eyes with wild animation whenever I even hear someone mention of the capital of France. It’s a quirk I’m working on controlling 😉
I partly blame Woody Allen for my European wanderlust. He is the master of capturing cities, and in my case, seducing me to fall madly in love with them. I literally watched Manhattan Murder Mystery 3 weeks before deciding to leave PA and move my life to New York. So it’s no surprise that after I saw ‘Midnight in Paris’ it was all over for me. I can vividly remember walking down Bleecker Street after the film, my mind tangled with thoughts and images of how grand life would be there. I’m pretty much Gil Pender… in a 26 year old, female body. If you have no clue what the heck I’m talking about, rent the movie, please. It’s a gem.
Yesterday morning I was exceptionally in a daydream mood, and after awaking to an unseasonably chilly and damp day here in NYC – especially for the middle of July – I knew exactly what needed to be done. Coffee first. Always. Then, crepes! I browned the butter before adding it to the crepe batter for a little oomph – and to make my kitchen smell amazing. I tossed some rum and lemon zest in the batter as well, then cooked up the crepes until they’re were just golden and perfectly gorgeous. We slathered on some fresh blueberry jam and a dollop of mascarpone cheese, gently mixed it together, and after a quick fold found ourselves biting into our own little piece of Paris. Well… at least that’s how I’ll be fondly remembering it.
Now, if you’ll excuse me (and my chipped nails…), we’ve got leftovers to attend to.
Brown – Butter Crepes with Fresh Blueberry Jam & Mascarpone Cheese – Baker by Nature
For the Crepe Batter
Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tablespoons rum
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons browned butter
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup water
1 cup flour
Butter for the pan
Instructions:
Place all of the ingredients in a blender and pulse for about 15 seconds; Just until everything has combined. Place blender container in the fridge for one hour before use.
When ready to use, heat a well greased 10″ crepe over a medium high flame. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter in the heated pan, swirling to coat evenly, and cook for about 40 seconds before flipping and cooking for another 15 seconds. Stack the cooked crepes on wax paper, making sure to place a fresh piece in between each crepe so they don’t stick together. Use right away, or wrap in saran wrap and store up to 48 hours.
For the Blueberry Jam
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
3/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup water + 2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
In a small saucepan bring the blueberries, water, and sugar to a gentle simmer. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until to your preferred thickness. Remove pan from heat and stir in lemon zest and vanilla.
For Crepe Assembly:
4 ounces mascarpone cheese
Crepe shells
Fresh Blueberry jam
Fresh Blueberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
In the center of a cooked crepe shell spread one heaping tablespoon of blueberry jam and one heaping tablespoon of mascarpone cheese. Fold the crepe in half, and then in half again. Garnish with fresh blueberries, and eat!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Yeah it was sorta dreary around here. Brown butter crepes are def. the answer 😉
Faith says
You are a girl after my own heart in every way – Paris obsession included! 😉 Until I get to go for reals, I’m definitely going to be making your gorgeous crepes!
Tieghan says
Brown butter crepes are the best!!! Oh my gosh, we love them so much over here. Yours look incredible! I wish I has some batter ready for breakfast this morning!!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
Oh goooodness yess!!!! I’m also Paris obsessed, forget our boys, let’s go girl!
Joanne says
I get giddy for paris also and keep trying to insist to the.boy that we go there on our honeymoon (not that we’re engaged yet, but best to think ahead, no?). I suppose for now though I’ll have to settle for homemade crepe-making! These look amazing!!
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says
I got to go to Paris in high school….on an educational tour! 😉 I wish that I had been older to better appreciate it. Still, I’m so glad that I got to go, for sure! I bet you’ll get there one day 🙂 In the meantime, you have these yummy crepes!
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
I STILL haven’t seen Midnight in Paris! I keep meaning to but haven’t gotten around to it. Anyway, these crepes look awesome. I love crepes in general but that filling sounds amazing. I hope you’ll get to visit Paris soon 😉
steph@stephsbitebybite says
Oh my gosh!! Looks like the perfect little snack! or breakfast, or lunch, or dinner. Heck I’ll eat this anytime!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Girl, you are not the only one dropping the way obvious hints to the man about Paris. And with these crepes as inspiration, the boys should be buying us plane tix ASAP!
carrian says
oh my gosh, those sound aaaaaaahhhhhhhhmazing!