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Crepes with Strawberry Mascarpone Cream #SundaySupper #Healthy

03 | 03 | 2013
By Soni Sinha

If you ever stepped into my kitchen on a weekend, you’d find me making these gorgeous Crepes for breakfast for my kids!Its their most favorite breakfast of all time and they really look forward to it on the weekends.And why not!Nothing says it better than a soft delicate Crepe filled with a luscious creamy filling and vibrant Red Strawberries peeking out from the edges!

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Crepes are easily available in stores everywhere, but why would you buy something that’s so easy to make at home and I personally prefer the home-made texture better than store bought ones!I just whisk all the ingredients and let it sit in the fridge for a few minutes before the process begins.Growing up I never had a Crepe but instantly fell in love with it in this quaint little French restaurant in London.Since then I’ve been making Crepes, but mostly with a savory Mushroom filling!But that’s for another time 🙂 I started making the sweet fillings after my kids were born, and they’ve always enjoyed it with a LOT of drizzle of Chocolate Sauce 🙂

strawberry mascarpone crepe

My filling here is a healthy mix of the creamy Mascarpone and Greek Yoghurt whisked together with some Honey!You can add any fruits of your choice and it tastes absolutely delicious!The perfect breakfast or dessert for any day or night 🙂

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Crepes with Strawberry Mascarpone Cream

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Ingredients
  

For the Crepe-Makes about 8

  • All Purpose Flour-1 Cup
  • Eggs-2
  • Milk- 1/2 cup
  • Water- 1/2 cup or a bit more
  • Salt-1/4 tsp
  • Sugar-1 tbsp
  • Butter-2 tbsp melted and cooled

For the Filling

  • Mascarpone Cheese-3/4 cup
  • Greek Yoghurt-1/2 Cup
  • Honey-2-3 tbsp
  • Strawberries-3/4 cup sliced

Instructions
 

  • Mix the flour and salt in a bowl.Keep aside.
  • In a mixing bowl mix all the liquid ingredients and add the sugar,flour salt mixture.Whisk until well combined.If you feel the batter is too thick add a little more milk just to get a pourable consistency.
  • Heat some butter or oil in a pan.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the pan and tilt the pan in a circular motion so its spreads evenly.
  • Look for small bubbles underneath and a lovely golden color.
  • Flip the Crepe and cook on the other side too.
  • Mix the filling ingredients.
  • Place about 2-3 tbsp of the filing on the inside of a Crepe and roll in any shape you prefer.Drizzle some Chocolate sauce all over!

My Crepes are my entry for our #SundaySupper theme Cheese,Cakes and Cheesecake!Our host is the lovely Angie of Big Bear’s Wife!Please scroll down to see some amazing recipes in each category!

Cheese –
Cakes –
& Cheesecakes

 

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Mango and Strawberry Cream

04 | 08 | 2012
By Soni Sinha

Summer months are my favorite since I get to enjoy my favorite fruit, Mango!Yes, I love mangoes and cannot have enough of them all summer long.I use them in my smoothies,salads,salsa,pies and of course the dessert I have for you today.It’s simple with pure flavors just the way I like my desserts in the summer.

Mango and Strawberry Cream
Its just my take on the good old Fruit Cream that I’ve enjoyed since childhood when Mom used heavy cream every time.Although it tasted delicious, I cannot imagine eating it for my dessert today due to the high fat content and the calories in there.But,I’ve made a healthier version of this family classic using mascarpone and greek yoghurt and it tastes delicious.

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It can be whipped-up in no time and you can use any fruit on hand.Its an easy chilled dessert that can be made ahead especially when you’re entertaining and also looks super cute.Garnish with a little mint for the finishing touch.Who says healthy cannot be delicious!Enjoy.

Mango and Strawberry Cream

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Ingredients
  

  • Strawberries-1/2 cup hulled
  • Ripe Mangoes-1/2 cup peeled and chopped
  • Mascarpone Cheese-2/3 cup
  • Greek Yoghurt-1/2 cup
  • Honey-2-3 tbsp
  • Vanilla Extract-1 tsp

Instructions
 

  • Mix the mascarpone, greek yoghurt,honey and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Arrange the fruits and cream in any order that you prefer,into a serving dish.
  • Garnish with a little mint.
  • Serve chilled.




Strawberry Ricotta Yoghurt Mousse ~Blue Ribbon Challenge

20 | 06 | 2012
By Soni Sinha

I’m just loving the days with the kids at home and the fact that I don’t have to wake them up, get them ready, deal with the crankiness of my 4 year old while making breakfast for my 8 year old. All the chaos that’s part of a school day is now gone replaced by calm serene mornings, where I can enjoy an extra cup of tea and relax! Summer how I love you J

strawberry ricotta mousse

I’m also enjoying the various blog events that I’m a part of beginning with Blue Ribbon Challenge initiated by Anna of Crunchy Creamy Sweet!!A challenge where all of us make the same dish with our own twists and vote for our favorite.This event will be followed by another exciting one on Sunday!Will keep you posted on that too J
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I looked all over the web for inspiration for my mousse recipe and incorporated all my favorite flavors to create a healthy Mousse that I’m sure you’re going to love JThe light airy texture of the mousse, with the sweet strawberries and creaminess of the Lemony Ricotta and Greek Yoghurt just makes it a delectable indulgence. The fact that its healthy makes it even more enjoyable J

Strawberry Ricotta Yoghurt Mousse

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Ingredients
  

  • Strawberry Jam-1/2 cup
  • Greek Yoghurt-1 cup
  • Powdered Sugar-4 tbsp
  • Low fat Ricotta –1/2 Cup
  • Egg White-1/2 cup
  • Lemon Zest-1 tbsp

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor blend together ricotta and the
  • strawberry jam until smooth. Mix the lemon zest and keep aside in a bowl.
  • Using a hand mixer whip together the Greek Yoghurt with 3
  • tbsp of sugar until creamy.
  • In another bowl using the hand mixer whip the egg white
  • until foamy and beginning to hold shape.
  • Sprinkle in a tbsp of sugar and whip
  • until soft peaks begin to form.
  • Now take the ricotta mixture and gently fold in half of the
  • Greek Yoghurt.
  • Fold in half of the egg whites into the mix. Gently fold in
  • the rest of the Greek yoghurt followed by the rest of the egg whites until
  • nicely combined.
  • Your strawberry mousse is ready! Pour the mixture into
  • serving cups or glasses and chill in the refrigerator. Garnish with sliced
  • strawberries and serve!
 

 
 

Berry Strudel with Chocolate Drizzle

26 | 04 | 2012
By Soni Sinha

One of the most versatile products available in the stores is the Puff Pastry!Great with sweet or savory, you can create gorgeous recipes using these store-bought packets of convenience.The reason I always have them in my freezer! This recipe is one of the easiest and easily feeds a crowd.

berry strudel

I recently made these for a party.The recipe is fairly simple, yet delicious without too much effort.It was a hit with my guests and the kids alike.I also made a chocolate sauce to drizzle over the top that my guests loved!

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The berries ooze out their juices and mix in with the Cinnamon Sugar and every bite is filled with the deliciousness!

Berry Strudel with Chocolate Drizzle

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Ingredients
  

For the Strudel

  • Store bought Puff Pastry-1 sheet thawed
  • Strawberries slicedand Blackberries-1 1/2 cup mixed together
  • Brown Sugar-2 tbsp plus 2 tbsp for dusting
  • All Purpose Flour-1 tbsp
  • Cinnamon-1 tsp
  • Egg -1
  • Water-1 tbsp

For the Chocolate Drizzle

  • 14 oz can of Sweetened Condensed Milk-1
  • Semisweet chocolate chips-1 cup
  • Butter-2 tbsp
  • Vanilla extract-1/2 tsp
  • Salt-1/8 tsp

Instructions
 

Chocolate Drizzle:

  • In a saucepan combine all the ingredients for the sauce and cook on low heat until the chocolate melts.Add a tsp of vanilla.You can freeze any leftover sauce for later use.

Streudel

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.Mix the berries along with the 2 tbsp of brown sugar, flour and the cinnamon.
  • Unfold the puff pastry.Flour your surface and roll out the puff pastry into a 16 by12 inch rectangle.
  • Dust the remaining brown sugar all over.
  • With the side facing you spread the strawberry mixture at the bottom half about 2 inches from the edge.Roll up the dough till you reach the end making sure to secure the filling inside and place seam side down on a greased baking tray.
  • Mix the egg with water and brush the top with the egg mixture.Make slits all along the pastry.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until the pastry is golden.Let it cool on a wire rack.Once cool drizzle the chocolate sauce all over.Your Strudel is ready!

 

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