Easy Crepes with Orange Almond Topping

Ingredients

Crepes

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Filling

• 1 (16 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest

Sauce

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp orange juice
• 1/2 cup toasted sliced natural almonds

Directions

1. To prepare Crepes:.
2. Together mix all crepe ingerdients until smooth.
3. Spray crepe pan or whatever pan you are using, with non-stick cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.
4. Add about 3 tablespoons batter to pan, tilting to make an even layer.
5. Cook on one side until crepe begins to brown, about 1 minute.
6. Place on a sheet of waxed paper, browned side up.
7. Repeat with remaining batter; layering the crepes with waxed paper.

To prepare filling

1. In a blender container, place ricotta, 3 tablespoons sugar and orange peel; mix until well combined.

To prepare chocolate sauce

1. In a saucepan combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the cornstarch.
2. Stir in cocoa powder and orange juice
3. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened and clear, about 1 minute.

To assemble

1. Place 2 rounded tablespoons of filling on each crepe.
2. Roll and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. At serving time: Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Bake filled crepes until hot, about 15 minutes.
6. Top with chocolate sauce, sprinkle with toasted almonds.