These crepes are filled with a super easy-to-make key lime custard, and topped with a fresh blueberry sauce! They boast delicious seasonal flavors, and make for a great weekend breakfast or dessert!
It’s almost over. If you’re tired of seeing crepes this week (that’s not possible, hopefully?), it’s almost over. We’re in the homestretch of crepe week. Crepe week actually turned into like 2 weeks of crepe recipes because I got behind on LIFE. Life in general. So behind. As in, I *still* have Christmas stuff to put away. I wish I were kidding! That is one example of my behindedness (yep, not a word). But I got delayed in some of the posts. Whoops.
Enough about how behind I am (it’s baaaad), and onto crepes. Although, it occurs to me, maybe I’m behind because I made about 150 crepes in the last few weeks. I wish I were kidding about that too, but I am most assuredly NOT. Sooo many crepes, but it was a delicious couple of weeks!
Between the other crepe recipes I’ve shared so far, and the big fat failure, I’ve had crepes coming out my ears. I attempted the failure again this past weekend, and it was a second big fat failure. I’m talking about a crepe cake. I made 32 crepes TWICE for a crepe cake I wanted to share, and the cakes both FAILED. So, my stance on crepe cakes is now as follows: never again.
….until next time.
Happier things. Let’s talk about a success story – these Crepes with Key Lime Custard and Blueberry Sauce! These were the product of S.O. bringing home a bag of about 30 key limes because he thought they were ‘cute’. Yes, that was the word he used. I love blueberries with lemon, and think of those two together as a power team. Key lime? Same deal.
These crepes are filled with a creamy custard that’s flavored with fresh key lime juice and key lime zest. The custard is cheating. It’s a combo of Cool Whip and vanilla pudding. Not nearly as fancy as I made it sound by calling it “custard,” but no less delicious and really simple. It’s so creamy and light, and the key lime flavor is tart and bright. You could definitely sit around eating the filling all by itself. Serve it to people and call it “Key Lime Mousse.” #newblogpostidea
The blueberry sauce is simple ingredients as well. Fresh blueberries mixed with a little sugar and more fresh key lime juice and zest! The blueberries burst and explode as they cook, and become intensely sweet, flavorful, and colorful! This is such an easy way to make a fruit sauce and it doesn’t disappoint. It’s vibrant and pretty, and it tastes incredible!
Crepes with Key Lime Custard and Blueberry Sauce
Ingredients
Blueberry Sauce:
- 1 1/2 pints fresh blueberries
- 1/4 c. water
- 1 tsp. key lime zest about 3 key limes
- 3 tbsp. key lime juice same
- 1/2 c. sugar
Crepes:
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 c. milk
- 3/4 c. water
- 2 c. flour
- 6 tbsp. melted butter slightly cooled
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla
Key Lime Filling:
- 1 - box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 c. milk
- 1 - 8 oz. container Cool Whip or whipped topping thawed
- 3 tbsp. key lime juice about 3 key limes
- 1 tsp. key lime zest same
Instructions
For Blueberry Sauce:
- In a medium pot, combine all ingredients and cook on medium-high heat, bringing it to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and allow to cool. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
For Crepes:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk vigorously until smooth.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove crepe from pan, and continue making crepes with remaining batter.
For Key Lime Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine vanilla pudding mix and milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping, key lime juice, and key lime zest.
- To serve, spoon or pipe the filling evenly across the diameter of the crepes, and roll them into 1-2 inch tubes.
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of blueberry sauce over top. Enjoy!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Yikes, sorry to hear that you’re so behind and your crepe cake 🙁 I’ve never made one either since I’m afraid it won’t work out either. These crepes are beautiful though! I love the key lime and blueberry combo! Sounds so delicious and refreshing! Definitely has me wishing spring would arrive soon 🙂
Sarah says
Awww, thank you! Yes, I’m so behind, but aren’t we all? So much to do! Crepe cakes… Oy. Never again! Hahaha! 🙂
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
I have been dying to make crepes so I think with crepe week and all these amazing recipes, I am set!
Sarah says
Haha! So glad to hear that! I had crepes coming out my ears! I hope you like the recipes. 🙂
Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box says
These crepes look absolutely delicious! And that filling? I could eat with a spoon!
Sarah says
YES! The filling… it’s so light and delicious. Lots of key lime flavor. YUM. Thanks, Mandy! 🙂
Melissa Falk says
I love all things blueberry and all things lime (or lemon). These look delicious!
Sarah says
Thank you, Melissa! Me too. I love blueberry with citrus!! 🙂
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Oh yum, these look so amazingly delicious! Thanks so much for linking these up to the Creativity Unleashed link party; I’m definitely going to try them. I just wanted to let you know that these were my pick for Rockstar of the week at the party! Voting is open now to chose the MEGA Rockstar of the week, so stop by and cast your vote, and tell your friends to vote for you too! I really hope you win this week; good luck!
Sarah says
Oh great! That’s awesome news! Thanks so much, Jessi! Thank you for the party. 🙂
Julia says
I love blueberries and lime together! Your crepes look heavenly!
Sarah says
Thank you so much, Julia! 🙂
Pam@over50feeling40 says
Oh my these look so good. Thanks for sharing them with the Thursday Blog Hop! Please stop by to enter the very special giveaway on http://www.over50feeling40.com
Sarah says
Thanks so much for the party!
Christine says
Your crepes look amazing. Love the flavor combination of key lime and blueberry! Can’t wait to try them! Thank you for sharing! Have a great week!
Sarah says
Thank you so much! So glad you like them! 🙂
Elizabeth says
How beautiful! I love crepes and these look simple and delicious. I have never heard of a crepe cake, so if you ever do achieve that, be sure to let me know! 🙂
Sarah says
I don’t know if I have the strength or determination to ever try a crepe cake again, but we shall see! Haha! I tried and failed twice and they are majorly time-consuming. I’m so glad you like these crepes though, Elizabeth! Thank you! 🙂
Suzie@homemaker-mom says
These should be in a magazine! Amazing. This caught my eye on Inspiration Spotlight Link up today!
Sarah says
Aww, thank you! That is so kind of you to say!!! So glad you like them!
Quirky Homemaker says
This sounds really good. I become obsessed with Key Lime every Spring since we went the Keys a couple years ago. And they are cute! I’ll have to try out this recipe. Stopping by from the Weekend Recipe Link Up Party. . . . . . . .and aren’t we all behind right now?!? Between the snow days and sick kids here I can’t seem to figure out whether I’m coming or going.
Sarah says
Lol! I feel so much better hearing that! I feel behind on my whole life right now. Haha! Thank you so much for your kind comment! 🙂
Corinne says
I love crepes! The key lime filling in this one sounds delicious and seems so easy. I’m looking forward to trying your recipe. Thank you for linking it up at This Is How We Roll Thursday.
Sarah says
Thank you so much for the party! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
I’m sorry about your crepe cake fail but your key lime crepes look incredible!! I absolutely love key lime! I was so glad to see your recipe at #FoodieFriDIY! Spreading some foodie love around for you. 🙂 Hope you are having a great weekend!
Sarah says
Thank you so much, Michelle! Yes… the crepe cake. I don’t know if I’ll attempt that again, but I’ll still make lots of regular crepe recipes in the meantime! Hehe. 🙂
Marissa says
Those look delicious! All of your crepes do:)
Sarah says
Thank you so much, Marissa! Hope you had a great weekend! 🙂
Lou Lou Girls says
Super yummy recipe! This looks so amazing. Pinned and tweeted. We love to party with you, so I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm.. Have an amazing day! Lou Lou Girls
Sarah says
Thank you so much!
Sarah says
WOW! These look fantastic!! I’m thrilled you linked up with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday…hope to see you again this weekend with your latest makes!
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
Sarah says
Thanks so much for the party!
Cydnee says
Not only does this recipe sound delicious, it is beautiful! Well done! Thank you very much for joining in the celebration of #purebloglove, we enjoy having you each week. I hope to see you on Thursday at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Cydnee!
Alyr says
Stop wasting people’s time calling something custard when it’s a box instant pudding
Sarah says
What delightful feedback!
Marsha Maxwell says
What size box of pudding? The big or the small? I’m excited to make these for our family’s Easter crepe brunch!
Sarah says
Oh how fun!! I hope you like them! Thanks for pointing out that I didn’t specify – I pretty much always use the small boxes, 3.4 oz.! Let me know how they turn out for you!