For a tasty spring morning

Crepes with mascarpone filling. Just add the maple syrup!

In this maple syrup season, the one we wait for through the long tail of a February winter, you might want to create something celebratory (ideally in your Lagois kitchen, of course).

This recipe is rich, filling, and a bit unusual with the elegant sweetness of mascarpone filling. You can make the crepe batter the night before or even up to two days before.

Here’s to a truly joyful “maple morning” from the Lagois team, especially with early spring sunshine shining through your windows.

Maple mascarpone crêpes with warm maple-orange syrup

Serves 4 (about 12–14 crêpes)

For the crêpes:

1 cup whole milk

½ cup water

3 large eggs

3 tablespoons melted butter

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

1 cup all-purpose flour

Pinch of salt

For the maple mascarpone filling:

1 cup mascarpone

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

½ teaspoon vanilla

Finely grated zest of half an orange

Pinch of sea salt

For the warm maple-orange syrup:

½ cup pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 tablespoon butter

¼ cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped

Optional: a dollop of lightly whipped cream or Greek yogurt.

Method

1.     Make the crêpe batter

Whisk milk, water, eggs, melted butter and maple syrup. Add flour and salt. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes (or overnight).

2.     Cook the crêpes

Heat a lightly buttered non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup batter into the centre, swirling to coat the pan. Cook about 45–60 seconds per side. Stack on a plate and cover loosely.

3.     Make the filling

Stir mascarpone with maple syrup, vanilla, orange zest and salt until silky.

4.     Make the syrup

In a small saucepan, gently warm maple syrup with orange juice, zest and butter. Do not boil. Stir in toasted pecans.

5.     Assemble

Spread each crêpe lightly with maple mascarpone. Fold into quarters or roll. Drizzle generously with warm maple-orange syrup and pecans.

Serve immediately!