Corsican Chestnut Pancakes (Crêpes aux Châtaignes Corse)
Crêpes aux Châtaignes Corse, or Corsican Chestnut Pancakes, are a delightful and traditional dish from the beautiful island of Corsica. Made with chestnut flour, these thin and delicate pancakes are a delicious treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chestnut flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chestnut flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the bottom.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter into the skillet and swirl to spread it out into a thin layer.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to lift, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve the crêpes warm with your choice of toppings such as honey, jam, or fresh fruit.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Whisk Non-stick skillet Ladle
Tools
Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the crêpes with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped chestnuts for an extra special treat.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of milk and chestnut liqueur in the batter.
Cost
$8