# Components:
→ Crêpe Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/2 cups whole milk
03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Strawberry Mascarpone Filling
08 - 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
09 - 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
10 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
→ Topping and Garnish
13 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
14 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
15 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl whisk together the flour, granulated sugar and salt. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter and vanilla until homogenous. Gradually incorporate the wet mixture into the dry, whisking until the batter is smooth. Cover and let rest 20 to 30 minutes to relax the gluten and hydrate the flour.
02 - Heat a nonstick crêpe pan or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the center and tilt the pan to coat evenly. Cook until the edges lift and the underside is lightly golden, about 1 minute, then flip and cook the second side 30 to 60 seconds. Stack finished crêpes separated by parchment paper and cool completely.
03 - Whip the chilled heavy cream to stiff peaks. In a separate bowl beat the mascarpone with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and slightly aerated. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until evenly combined, then fold in the finely chopped strawberries.
04 - Place one cooled crêpe on a serving platter. Using an offset spatula spread a thin, even layer of the strawberry mascarpone over the crêpe. Continue layering crêpes and filling until all are used, finishing with a crêpe on top. For added flavor, brush each crêpe lightly with strawberry jam before adding the filling if desired.
05 - Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 1 hour to firm the filling and improve slicing. For best results chill several hours or overnight.
06 - Just before serving arrange the halved strawberries and mint leaves on top and dust with powdered sugar. For cleaner slices warm a sharp knife under hot water, dry it, then slice between cuts to maintain neat portions.
