Guilt-Free Cottage Cheese and Cherry Crepes
Indulge in a delightful breakfast or brunch with these guilt-free cottage cheese and cherry crepes. Perfect for those following the South Beach Diet, these crepes offer a delicious low-carb alternative. Filled with creamy cottage cheese and juicy cherries, and topped with sugar-free maple syrup, this recipe provides a healthy yet satisfying flavor experience.
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Kamut flour
1/3 cup
Whole wheat flour or whole grain pastry flour
2 tablespoons
Salt
1/8 teaspoon
Apple juice
1/3 cup
Water
1/2 cup
Egg
1 large (lightly beaten)
Transfat-free margarine
4 teaspoons (divided)
Low-fat cottage cheese or reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup (at room temperature, excess liquid drained)
Pitted sweet cherries
2 cups
Sugar-free maple syrup
1/4 cup
Sugar substitute
to taste (optional)
Instructions
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1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the kamut flour, whole wheat flour, and salt, ensuring there are no lumps.
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2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple juice, 1/2 cup of water, lightly beaten egg, and 2 teaspoons of transfat-free margarine until well mixed.
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3. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry flour mixture, stirring continuously until a smooth batter forms. Add additional 1-2 teaspoons of water if the batter is too thick.
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4. Preheat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and spray it lightly with cooking spray.
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5. Melt 1 teaspoon of margarine in the skillet. Pour approximately 3 tablespoons of the batter into the skillet, tilting the pan to spread the batter evenly over the bottom.
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6. Cook each crepe for about 1 minute on the first side until lightly browned. Flip it carefully and cook for another 30-60 seconds on the second side.
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7. Slide the cooked crepe onto a plate and cover it with foil to keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding margarine to the skillet as needed.
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8. Once all the crepes are cooked, take each crepe and place it on a plate with the most attractive side down.
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9. In the center of each crepe, arrange 1/4 cup of cottage cheese or ricotta and 1/2 cup of pitted sweet cherries.
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10. Fold each crepe into quarters, enclosing the filling.
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11. Drizzle each crepe with sugar-free maple syrup and if desired, sprinkle with a sugar substitute of your choice for added sweetness.
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12. Serve immediately and enjoy your health-conscious treat!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Guilt-Free Cottage Cheese and Cherry Crepes?
These are a health-conscious, low-carb breakfast or brunch alternative featuring a thin crepe filled with creamy cottage cheese and sweet cherries, topped with sugar-free syrup.
Is this recipe suitable for the South Beach Diet?
Yes, this recipe is designed to be a guilt-free and delicious low-carb alternative perfect for those following the South Beach Diet.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
What types of flour are used in the crepe batter?
The recipe uses 1/3 cup of Kamut flour and 2 tablespoons of whole wheat flour or whole grain pastry flour.
Can I use ricotta instead of cottage cheese?
Yes, you can substitute low-fat cottage cheese with reduced-fat ricotta cheese for the filling.
What kind of cherries are recommended for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of pitted sweet cherries.
How do I prevent lumps in my crepe batter?
Sift together the dry ingredients (Kamut flour, whole wheat flour, and salt) first to ensure there are no lumps before adding wet ingredients.
What liquids are used to create the batter base?
The batter is made by whisking together apple juice, water, and one large lightly beaten egg.
Is there a specific type of margarine I should use?
The recipe specifies using transfat-free margarine to keep the crepes healthy.
How much batter should I use for each individual crepe?
Pour approximately 3 tablespoons of batter into the skillet for each crepe.
What size skillet is best for cooking these crepes?
An 8-inch nonstick skillet is recommended for this recipe.
How long should each side of the crepe cook?
Cook the first side for about 1 minute until lightly browned, then flip and cook the second side for 30-60 seconds.
What should I do if the batter is too thick?
If the batter is too thick, gradually add an additional 1-2 teaspoons of water until it reaches a smooth consistency.
How should the cottage cheese be prepared before filling?
The cottage cheese (or ricotta) should be at room temperature with any excess liquid drained.
How much filling goes into each crepe?
Each crepe should be filled with 1/4 cup of cottage cheese (or ricotta) and 1/2 cup of pitted sweet cherries.
What is the best way to fold the crepes?
Arrange the filling in the center and then fold the crepe into quarters to enclose it.
What is used to top the finished crepes?
Drizzle with sugar-free maple syrup and optionally sprinkle with a sugar substitute of your choice.
How do I keep the crepes warm while cooking the rest of the batch?
Slide cooked crepes onto a plate and cover them with foil to retain their heat.
Which side of the crepe should be on the outside?
Place the crepe on a plate with the most attractive side down before adding filling, so that when folded, the best side faces out.
Are these crepes suitable for brunch?
Yes, they are described as a perfect option for both breakfast and brunch.
What are the key tags associated with this recipe?
Key tags include healthy, low-carb, cottage cheese, cherry, crepes, and South Beach Diet.
Does this recipe include a sugar substitute?
A sugar substitute is listed as an optional ingredient to be used to taste for added sweetness.
How much salt is needed for the batter?
The recipe requires 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
Is the egg used whole or just the whites?
The recipe calls for one large egg, lightly beaten.
How much sugar-free maple syrup is used?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of sugar-free maple syrup for drizzling.
Should I use cooking spray on the skillet?
Yes, preheat the nonstick skillet and spray it lightly with cooking spray before adding margarine.
What is the total number of ingredients used?
There are 11 ingredients used in this recipe.
Can I use whole grain pastry flour?
Yes, whole grain pastry flour is an acceptable substitute for whole wheat flour in this recipe.
What heat setting should I use for the skillet?
You should use medium heat to cook the crepes.
Should these be served hot or cold?
The recipe recommends serving the crepes immediately after preparation.