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.

Corsican Chestnut Pancakes (Crêpes aux Châtaignes Corse)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chestnut flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Butter for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chestnut flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and salt until smooth.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the bottom.
  3. Pour a ladleful of the batter into the skillet and swirl to spread it out into a thin layer.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to lift, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.
  5. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
  6. 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