Raw Summer Fruit Cream Crepes
I can remember the first time I was exposed to crepes. It was in highschool French class, and we had a special treat one day, our teacher let us make crepes and we filled them with all sorts of delicious things like chocolate, fruit, whipped cream, nutella...you name it! I loved them so much I attempted to make them at home, and they were not the prettiest sight the first time, but got the hang of it.
It has been a while since I have made them, because I try not to eat too much flour and sugar lately. However, I have been seeing many recipes for raw crepes lately and they inspired me to create my own! I love that you just let the "batter" dry in the dehydrator overnight while you sleep and voila! Delicious crepes ready to be filled!
I used a banana base for them this time, as it is sweet and neutral. I have to admit I didn't know what I was going to fill them with at first because there are so many delicious possibilities, but I knew it had to contain cream. Coconut cream that is!
I thought about chocolate, but then fruit sounded better. I am the type of person who chooses vanilla over chocolate any day so no surprise there. For variety, I thought I would make a strawberry basil, blueberry lavender, and peach thyme cream filling. Three luscious flavor pairings using the fruits and herbs of summer so good right now.
They were delicious! About 100 times better than I remember crepes tasting. The fruit and herb combinations were definately a win, and I devoured the plate of heavenly deliciousness in no time. I can't wait to make more types of raw crepes in the future. I think I am in love.
Raw Summer Fruit Cream Crepes
Makes enough for one, or to share with a friend
Raw Crepes:
2 bananas
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp agave nectar
3/4 cup raw cashew pieces (preferably soaked overnight)
1/2 cup coconut water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and seeds of half a vanilla bean
1/4 cup coconut oil (warmed to liquid)
Fruit:
3/4 cup strawberries, divided
1 tsp lemon juice
a few fresh basil leaves
2 tsp agave nectar
3/4 cup fresh blueberries, divided
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lavender
2 tsp agave nectar
3/4 cup fresh ripe peaches, diced, divided
1 tsp lemon juice
a few fresh sprigs of thyme
2 tsp agave nectar
Additional basil, thyme and lavender to serve
To make crepes, combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until blended. Pour into 3 circles on a teflex lined dehydrator sheet, and spread thin. Dehydrate for about 8 hours or until no longer wet and tacky, but still plyable. Remove from dehydrator and set aside.
27 Comments
These sound great! I like how you used banana as the base!
Thanks Jessica! The banana was a wonderful light base :)!
awesome crepes! i love each and every filling - such a wonderful use of summer fruits and herbs! i'll take one of each please :)
Thanks Jenn :)! They were all good, but I think the strawberry was my favorite ;)!
These are so beautiful Amy! Im sure they're just as tasty as they look. Its been too long since I made banana crepes.
Thanks Heather :)! They were delicious! You have to try some again soon ;)! I am sure you have lots of good crepe recipes!
I love how you used a lot of different variety of fruits. And bananas as a base. I've never tried crepes yet (don't faint) but they look so delicious. I'm craving fruit right now and need to go pick up some since the kids love it so much, they eat me out of house and home with fruit. Best way to be.<br /><br />-Lisa.<br /><a href="http://www.sweet2eatbaking.com/" rel="nofollow">Sweet 2 Eat Baking</a>
Thanks Lisa :)! Nothing wrong with never trying crepes, although you should in the future if you get the opportunity ;)! I am sure if you made some even of the tradtional kind, they would be lovely!
I love the idea of using pureed/dehydrated banana for the crepes. So brilliant! Great recipe, Amy :)
Thanks Leanne :)! It has been a raw trick for a long time, but it is new to me ;)! I will definately be experimenting with them more soon!
I absolutely love love love crepes! I'll take them anyway you want to share them with me! :) Awesome recipe! Where I come from, crepes are called Palachinki, and it is one of the first things every person learns how to make. :)
Thanks Kate :)! That is awesome that everyone learns to make them where you are from! Here, they don't get enough exposure!
These look absolutely gorgeous,Amy. I never heard of raw crepes before, but they do sound really yummy:)
Thanks Bibi :)!
Wow! I love crepes and you've brought them to another level, yum! Thanks for sharing! <br />P.S. I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award =] http://www.freespiriteater.com/2012/08/very-inspiring-blogger-award.html
Thanks Kym :)! Thank you also for the award, so sweet of you :)!<br />
Wow I can't believe that these are raw crepes! This is something very new to me that I'll have to experiment with. Wonderful photos, by the way!
Thanks Anna :)! You should definately try them out!
Woah, these look amazing!<br /><br />Any recommendations for someone who doesn't have a dehydrator? Do you think these would also work using low oven temp?<br /><br />I suppose, however, that might defeat the whole 'not baking during summer' aspect :)<br /><br />Thank you for yet another wonderful recipe - I've been following your blog for quite a while, but never posted. I'm going to be making your raw carrot cheesecake this weekend...can't wait to try it for myself!
Hi Jane! <br />You can technically make it in the oven on the lowest temp setting. Just line some baking sheets (or use silpat mats), and leave the oven door ajar to let the moisture escape. It takes about 4-8 hours depending on the oven. <br />Might want to try it on the cooler days ;)!<br />Thanks so much for following my blog :)! Hope you enjoy the cheesecake and feel free to let me know how it turns out :)!
it's so hard to believe these are raw crepes with just 3 ingredients! <br />Love the coconut filling, although I'm the kind of girl that chooses chocolate anytime ;)
They could be made with chocolate as well ;)!
Loving the assortment of fruits you picked for these crepes!
Thank you :)! The strawberry was my favorite though ;)!
oh wow! those look amazing! i'm gonna have to try this dehydrated banana crepe base. it's genius.
Thanks Sarah! You should, they are wonderful! I wish I could take credit for being the genious that invented them, but the raw food chefs gave me the idea ;)!
I could do with a plateful of raw crepes right now;) WOW! They look utterly delicious! Now all I need is a dehydrator:(