Strawberry Rhubarb Zinfandel Crepes Recipes

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CURD

Steps:

• Combine rhubarb, strawberries, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• Pass mixture through a food mill, using the disc with the smallest holes. If you don't have a food mill, you can either puree the mixture with a food processor or immersion blender, or push it through a fine mesh strainer.
• Fill the bottom of a double-boiler with about 1 inch of water and bring water to a simmer. Combine the eggs, egg yolk, and sugar in the top of the double-boiler and whisk together. Place over the bottom of the double-boiler and continue whisking until the sugar is dissolved.
• Slowly whisk in the strawberry-rhubarb puree and continue whisking until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Add butter and whisk until smooth.
• Pour into a sterile jar, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

FIRST PRIZE STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and butter together in a bowl; press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan. Top with strawberries and rhubarb.
• Stir water, white sugar, and cornstarch together in a saucepan. Bring to simmer, constantly whisking, until mixture bubbles and thickens; pour over fruit layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 1 hour.

STRAWBERRY CREPES

Steps:

• Combine the flour, egg and egg yolk. Add salt and combine with the milk until the mixture is smooth. Allow to stand 4 hours, covered and refrigerated.
• Place 1 tablespoon of butter in a hot pan and when melted and slightly brown, add to the pancake batter. Stir in the butter and then place a ladle full of the pancake batter into the hot pan moving it around the pan until the mixture sets. Place back onto the heat and wait until small bubbles appear on the surface, then flip the crepe over. Cook for a few seconds on the other side and remove from the pan with a spatula. Add sugar to a separate frypan and then add the strawberries and the remaining butter. Stir together until the sugar and butter form a fudge and add the strawberry syrup and combine. Place this mixture in the center of each crepe and roll up. Place the filled crepes back into the pan. Add the Pernod and set alight. Then add the Grand Marnier and the cognac. Place the crepes onto a heated serving dish, stir the cream into the sauce and then spoon over the crepes to coat.
• Recommended drink: a good Brut Champagne

FRESH RHUBARB AND STRAWBERRY CREPES

Steps:

• For crepes:
• Sift flour and salt into large bowl. Whisk milk and eggs in medium bowl. Gradually whisk milk mixture into flour mixture until smooth. Whisk in 2 tablespoons melted butter.
• Heat crepe pan or 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush pan with melted butter. Pour in 2 tablespoons crepe mixture, swirling pan to coat bottom. Cook crepe until golden on bottom and set in center, about 30 seconds. Turn crepe and cook until golden spots appear, about 15 seconds. Transfer crepe to paper-towel-lined ovenproof plate. Repeat with remaining batter, placing paper towels between crepes. Cover tightly with foil. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.
• For filling and sauce:
• Bring first 7 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer until rhubarb is very tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add strawberries and Grand Marnier. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Discard spices. Strain mixture into medium bowl for filling, saving liquid in bowl for sauce. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover sauce and filling separately and chill. Rewarm sauce and filling before using.
• For topping:
• Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl until peaks form. Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat covered crepes in oven until warmed through, about 15 minutes. Place 1 crepe on work surface. Spread 1 rounded tablespoon warm filling down center of crepe; roll up. Repeat with remaining crepes. Place 3 crepes on each plate. Drizzle with sauce. Top with dollop of whipped crème fraîche.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CREPES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk and butter. Combine the flour, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon; add to egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the orange juice, orange zest and lemon juice; stir in rhubarb and strawberries. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until rhubarb is tender, stirring occasionally. Set aside., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet; pour 2 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. Stack cooled crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between., To serve, spoon 1/4 cup filling over each crepe; roll up. Top with whipped cream.,