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Raspberry Crepe Cake
Rolled einkorn crepes layered with mascarpone cream and raspberry filling.
Serves
one 8-inch cake
Time
1 hr + chill overnight
Soft homemade crepes layered with homemade raspberry filling, fresh raspberries, and fluffy mascarpone cream. Assembled from rolled crepes — tastes even better the next day.
Instructions
Crepes
- 1
Blend milk, eggs, einkorn flour, melted butter, and salt until smooth and lump-free.
- 2
Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Pour a small amount of batter and immediately swirl to form a thin crepe.
- 4
Cook until lightly golden, flip, and cook briefly on the other side.
- 5
Repeat with remaining batter and cool completely.
Raspberry Filling
- 1
Place raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water (double boiler).
- 2
Cook until berries soften and release juices.
- 3
Mix cornstarch with a little water until smooth, then stir into the raspberries.
- 4
Continue cooking until thickened. Cool completely.
Mascarpone Cream
- 1
Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- 2
Slowly add cold heavy cream and whip until thick, fluffy, and spreadable. Do not overmix.
Assemble
- 1
Line a springform pan or cake ring with crepes, letting the edges hang over the sides.
- 2
Spread mascarpone cream on a crepe, add a spoonful of raspberry filling, and roll tightly. For some crepes, use fresh raspberries instead.
- 3
Arrange rolled crepes inside the pan and add a layer of mascarpone cream.
- 4
Add extra raspberry filling or fresh raspberries wherever desired.
- 5
Continue layering rolled crepes, cream, and raspberries until full. Add a full crepe layer between rows if you have extras.
- 6
Cover the top with a crepe and fold the overhanging crepes over to seal completely.
- 7
Cover and refrigerate overnight. Unmold the next day and decorate with remaining mascarpone cream and fresh berries.
Toti’s Tips
- ✓Best after chilling overnight — crepes absorb the cream into a soft cake-like texture.
- ✓A mix of homemade raspberry filling and fresh raspberries gives the best flavor and texture.
- ✓Perfect for holidays, birthdays, brunches, and special gatherings.
- ✓Decorate with raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, or any fresh berries you love.
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