Thursday, June 17, 2010

RECIPE OF THE DAY! RICOTTA CREPES WITH PLUMS

These Ricotta Crêpes with plums are a combination of all the best things in life, great after any meal.

Makes 8 Crêpes

Prep Time: 25 min

Cook Time: 10 min



Ingredients

1 container(s) (15-ounce) part-skim ricotta cheese

3 tablespoon(s) sugar

1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

8 (9-inch) crêpes

1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon

2 pound(s) ripe plums, pitted and each cut into 8 wedges

1/3 cup(s) freshly squeezed orange juice

1/3 cup(s) sugar

Preparation

1.Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir ricotta, 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla extract until blended. Lay crêpes on work surface and spread scant 1/4 cup ricotta mixture down center of each crêpe. In cup, combine 1 tablespoon sugar with 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over ricotta filling. Fold crêpes in half to cover filling, then roll up tightly to enclose.

2.Place crêpes on prepared cookie sheet; bake 5 minutes or until warm. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, combine plums, orange juice, remaining sugar, and remaining cinnamon. Cook on medium-high 4 to 5 minutes or until plums begin to soften and become juicy, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until plums are tender and juices have thickened.

3.Serve crêpes topped with plums and their juices.

Calories 235 Per 1 Crêpe

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