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Amaretto Crepes with Cranberry-Raspberry Sauce & Sweet Mascarpone Filling

December 9, 2014

These amaretto crepes are filled with a sweet vanilla Mascarpone cheese and topped with amaretto Cranberry-Raspberry sauce! A delicious and pretty holiday breakfast, brunch, or dessert idea!

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It’s been a looong time since I’ve made crepes! My go-to recipe for a while was a healthier version that limited the amount of butter and sugar. Basically, all the good stuff. I’ve also made an ultra-healthy version of crepes using only egg whites and protein powder. Trust me, it’s much better than it sounds. But these…. no skimping on the ingredients in these! And I don’t just mean the crepes themselves. I pulled out all the stops on the filling and the sauce too!

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These crepes make for a really pretty and fancy-like holiday brunch or dessert. They may seem like a lot of ingredients and parts, but the steps are super simple, and all the components can easily be made ahead of time! I did a heck of a lot of multi-tasking while these were going down in the kitchen, and still managed not to ruin everything.

If there’s one tricky part, it’s flipping the crepes. They’re delicate and thin, so they can tear easily if you’re not gentle. In an ideal world, S.O. would’ve been home from golf in time to help with the flipping part because he does that cool and special trick where he can flip everything without a spatula. But I did it myself. If I can do it, you can too. And I had ZERO patience about it, so you’ll probably be off to a better start already.

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The crepes themselves are SO good, I found myself rolling one up and dunking it straight into a jar of raspberry jam. That was before the Cranberry-Raspberry Sauce had cooled to an eatable temperature. Classy. Fancy and classy. That’s the sort of household I run. Actually, the cat runs this house, but that’s a whole other story.

Once the Cranberry-Raspberry Sauce reached a temperature that wouldn’t burn my mouth like the devil, I was eating it by massive spoonfuls. It is life-giving. I swear there are few things on earth that taste better than this stuff. The amaretto with the cranberries and the raspberries…. dying over the flavors altogether. Ladle it onto everything you eat from this point on… ever.

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And the filling. It’s divine too. Mascarpone cheese is a funny thing. It’s kinda bland all on it’s own, but the tiniest bit of sprucing up takes it to a whole new level. A little sugar and vanilla is all it needs to have serious wow factor. That’s it.

Dessert for breakfast. At it again. I’ll never stop finding ways to make that happen. This is one of my favorite recipes of all time. Really.

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Also, today, I teamed up with some fabulous blogger friends to create berry-themed holiday recipes for a Merry Berry Christmas Blog Hop! Be sure to pop around to the other bloggers to check out their berry recipes! Enjoy the party! 🙂

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Amaretto Crepes with Cranberry-Raspberry Sauce & Sweet Mascarpone Filling

Amaretto liquer crepes with sweet vanilla Mascarpone cheese filling and topped with amaretto Cranberry Raspberry sauce!
Course Breakfast - sweet
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 -10 crepes
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

Cranberry-Raspberry Sauce:

  • 1 - 12 oz. package fresh cranberries
  • 1 - 12 oz. package fresh raspberries
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 1/4 c. amaretto liqueur
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Amaretto Crepes:

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 2 c. flour I used oat flour!
  • 1/2 c. melted butter slightly cooled
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. amaretto liqueur

Mascarpone Filling:

  • 1 - 8 oz. container Mascarpone cheese at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

For Cranberry-Raspberry Sauce:

  1. In a large pot, combine all ingredients and cook on medium-high heat, bringing it to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, and allow to cool.

For Amaretto Crepes:

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour about 1/3 - 1/2 c. batter, covering the entire bottom of the pan in a thin layer.
  3. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the top looks mostly cooked too, even before flipping. Carefully (it will be thin and delicate) flip the crepe over, and cook for about 30 seconds.
  4. Remove crepe from pan, and continue making crepes with remaining batter.
  5. Let them each cool flat on a plate. They stack well between plastic wrap lightly greased with non-stick spray.

For Mascarpone Filling:

  1. In a small bowl, combine Mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
  2. Mix until well-combined.
  3. To serve, spoon cheese evenly across the diameter of the crepes, and roll them into 1-2 inch tubes, spoon sauce generously over top. Enjoy!

The crepes only are adapted from this recipe by Alton Brown.

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Enjoy!

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  1. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:47 am

    Oh my goodness! These look amazing! I love all of that berrylicious topping and the mascarpone filling sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 9, 2014 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks, girl! The fruit sauce… it’s to-die-for! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    December 9, 2014 at 9:14 am

    These crepes are gorgeous, Sarah! I am drooling over that mascarpone filling with that raspberry cranberry sauce! Wish I had this for breakfast!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 9, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      Aww, thank you!! You’re so sweet! The fruit sauce is killer! I ate this for dinner last night, and for lunch today. Crepes all day, apparently! Haha. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    December 9, 2014 at 9:29 am

    These crepes are beautiful, Sarah! I so wish I could reach through my computer screen and taste these. I’ve never tried making crepes before because I’m been so afraid I would botch the recipe, but I must try after seeing this! I love the mascarpone filling, too. How perfect for Christmas brunch! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 9, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      You can totally do it, Gayle! It’s been a while since I’ve made them, and these were quite easy. If you’re careful on the flipping part, you’ll be all good. They are SO TASTY too. Worth it!

      Reply
  4. Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says

    December 9, 2014 at 9:49 am

    5 stars
    These crepes are gorgeous, Sarah! Send me some for Christmas, K? 🙂 Pinned and sharing.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 9, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      Lol! Totally! They’re in the mail! 😉 Thanks so much, Julie!

      Reply
  5. Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says

    December 9, 2014 at 11:03 am

    Those look delicious Sarah! I love crepes, dessert for breakfast is always okay by me!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 9, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      Lol! Me too! Dessert for breakfast = the best. We try to save splurge-worthy breakfasts for weekends only, but around the holidays, anything goes! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Heather says

    December 9, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    5 stars
    Okay, so I’ve never made crepes before because they seem so intimidating… I love the crepe episode of Good Eats and that you took Alton’s recipe and adapted it. That filling and sauce both look so decadent and I can’t wait to try them! Beautiful pics, Sarah!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 9, 2014 at 3:18 pm

      I hadn’t made them in such a long time, and I remembered struggling with them in the past because they’re a little fragile, but this time around it really wasn’t difficult. I really liked Alton Brown’s recipe quite a lot, and I think the consistency made them easy to work with. They also taste FABULOUS. Give his recipe a try if you decide to go for it!

      Reply
  7. Meg @ Noming thru Life says

    December 9, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Amaretto crepes!?!?! Uhh yum!!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 9, 2014 at 7:06 pm

      Haha! Thank you!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    December 9, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    Seriously, all I am craving right now is crepes after seeing this post (and drool worthy images)!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 9, 2014 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks so much, Thalia! I’ve been eating them a ton for the last 3 days and I’m still not tired of them! Lol. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Sinea Pies says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    Oh how I love elegant dishes — photo ops on a plate!
    This is simply lovely.
    I am sharing it on social media to entice many to come to this week’s blog hop.
    They’ll come!
    Pinning it too!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 9, 2014 at 8:34 pm

      Thanks so much, Sinea! I’m so glad you like them! Thanks for all the shares! They turned out rather pretty, but more importantly, they taste delicious too! Haha. 🙂

      Reply
  10. ATasteOfMadness says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    These crepes look amazing! I have never tried a cranberry raspberry combo before, but I definitely want to try!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 10, 2014 at 10:51 am

      Oh, the cranberries and raspberries are so great together!! Have you ever had Ocean Spray Cran-Rasp juice? Kinda like that! Tart and sweet, and the amaretto just sends it over the top! Thanks so much! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Zainab says

    December 9, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    There is just a LOT of goodness in these crepes!! Amaretto? And Mascarpone cheese? Yumm!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 10, 2014 at 10:51 am

      Lol! Thanks, Zainab! I agree… ate these crepes for like 3 days straight! Haha!

      Reply
  12. Meriem @ Culinary Couture says

    December 9, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    Wow, these sound to DIE for!!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 10, 2014 at 10:51 am

      Thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    December 10, 2014 at 8:40 am

    Well, aren’t these just ridiculously GORGEOUS! Seriously, I think I need to get over my fear of crepe-making, because I can hardly stand how amazing these look! That pretty sauce…the luscious mascarpone! Gahhh! Get in mah belly! 😉 Pinned!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 10, 2014 at 10:54 am

      Lol! Aww, thank you! You’re sooo sweet! 🙂 YES – you must ditch the crepe fear. They’re actually much easier than I remembered! Just be patient while flipping, and you’ll be all good! They’re kinda fun too because they feel fancy, ya know? Fancy pancakes. Haha. Thanks, Sarah! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    December 10, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Oh my word, these look totally incredible! I absolutely love crepes! And that filling, with the cranberries and raspberries?! To die for!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 11, 2014 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks so much, Ashley! They turned out really wonderful, and I want to eat the Cran-Ras sauce on EVERYTHING!! 🙂

      Reply
  15. karen @ joyfuldinners says

    December 10, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    Cats always run the household! Although my border collie keeps ole fluffy on her toes.

    I make crepes at least once a week. My family is lucky that way. So I’m so excited to make this – everything is just perfect. Amaretto, Mascarpone, Raspberries – yes, yes, yes. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 11, 2014 at 8:58 pm

      LOL! Oh I bet… poor ol’ fluffy! Haha. Sometimes cats put dogs in their place though, ya know? Either way, animals run the house! You make crepes once a week?! That’s awesome!! It had been such a long time since I’d made them, but that’s going to change! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    December 10, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    Ahh I wish I could eat these for breakfast everyday! Looks amazing Sarah!!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 11, 2014 at 8:58 pm

      Thanks so much, Manali! 🙂

      Reply
  17. [email protected] Tastes Good says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:24 am

    Oh my yumminess! Beautiful and full of all those fantastic flavors! I can’t wait to try these! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. I found you on through the linky on Carlsbad Cravings! Pinning!!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 13, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      Hi Marion! I’m so glad you stopped by! These crepes were incredible – if you try them, let me know! Hope you’re having a great weekend! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Maria says

    December 12, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    Ohhhhhhh these sound amazing!!!! The mascarpone filling sounds soooo good paired with the sauce!!!! Oh this is making me hungry, I looooove crepes!! These sound fabulous!!!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 14, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Hi Maria! Thanks so much!! These were AWESOME. Could not stop eating them. They’re totally delicious – let me know if you give them a try!

      Reply
  19. Katherines Corner says

    December 13, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing this yumminess at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Please watch for your Make It Monday Feature ♥

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 14, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Thanks, Katherine! That’s great news! I’ll be back again this week. Thank you so much for the feature! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Bismah says

    December 14, 2014 at 9:47 am

    These look so amazing and delicious! These would go great anytime during the day with a hot cup of coffee. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 14, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      So glad you like them! Let me know if you try them! 🙂

      Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 14, 2014 at 11:23 pm

      Thanks so much for your kind comment, Bismah! If you try them, let me know! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Julia says

    December 14, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    Your crepes look FABULOUS! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 15, 2014 at 9:57 am

      Thanks, Julia! Let me know if you try them!

      Reply
  22. Karly says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:34 am

    This is so gorgeous! I would love this for the holidays! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 15, 2014 at 9:58 am

      Thanks so much, Karly! Thank you for a great party every week!

      Reply
  23. Steffi says

    December 15, 2014 at 11:25 am

    These look amazing! Definitely have to try them soon! And the colours are beatiful too – perfect for Christmas with the red sauce and the white filling… 🙂

    Have a lovely day,
    Steffi

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 15, 2014 at 11:57 am

      Thanks so much, Steffi! I agree – they look pretty and Christmas-y! And they were definitely yummy! 🙂

      Reply
  24. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    What a gorgeous combo. I’ll take two please! Thanks for stopping by and linking up at The Weekend Social. Your recipes are always a hit. Please come by Thursday 9:00 PM EST. Pinned. http://www.theKitchenChopper.com

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 15, 2014 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks so much, KC! So glad you like them! See you at the next party! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Mandee Thomas says

    December 15, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    Ah, I MUST try these! Thanks so much for sharing at the Create & Share Link Party. Hope to see you again tomorrow night (7:00 PM MST)!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 15, 2014 at 5:20 pm

      Thanks, Mandee! Definitely! I’ll see you at the next party. 🙂

      Reply
  26. Stephanie says

    December 15, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    These look delicious! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 15, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      Thanks so much, Stephanie! 🙂

      Reply
  27. heather @french press says

    December 15, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    I love crepes, ansd\ we make them fairly often, but that filling sounds AMAZING!!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 16, 2014 at 9:45 am

      You make crepes a lot? So impressed! I really need to make them more. They’re not nearly as hard as I recall from years ago. It was actually a lot of fun and they are SOOO delicious! Fancy pancakes! Haha! The Cran-Rasp sauce is out of this world!! Thanks so much, Heather! Btw, I LOVE your blog! 🙂

      Reply
  28. Jennifer D Oliver Shelton says

    December 16, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    Wow! These look incredible!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 16, 2014 at 11:13 pm

      Thanks so much! 🙂

      Reply
  29. [email protected] says

    December 17, 2014 at 3:07 am

    Wow! These crepes are welcome in my house any day!! They would probably be devoured right away! 😉

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 18, 2014 at 6:12 pm

      Haha! They were really lovely! I couldn’t get enough.. the sauce was amazing! Thanks, Jocelyn! 🙂

      Reply
  30. Laura Irion // Avery Street Design says

    December 19, 2014 at 12:00 am

    These look divine!!! Oh please can I have them Christmas morning?! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe at the Found & Foraged party! xo, Laura

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 19, 2014 at 9:47 am

      Haha! Thanks so much, Laura! So glad you like them. They were incredible! They’d be a gorgeous Christmas morning breakfast! 🙂

      Reply
  31. Sara @ Life's Little Sweets says

    October 18, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so good, I love these flavors! I would love to feature this recipe in my cranberry roundup post in November, if you are interested in having it featured, please submit a link on the FBC thread I posted. Thanks!

    Reply

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