Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
24 unit

condensed milk

canned

1 cup

all-purpose flour

sifted

1 cup

milk

whole

0.5 cup

water

room temperature

1 unit

egg

large

1 tbsp

butter

melted

2 tbsp

sugar

granulated

1 pound

semisweet chocolate

coarsely chopped

1.5 cup

heavy cream

chilled

0.5 cup

coffee

brewed

2 cup

whipped cream

sweetened

2 pint

vanilla ice cream

frozen

Step 1
~6 min

Remove labels from condensed milk cans and submerge in a large pot of water.

Step 2
~6 min

Bring to a boil, then simmer for 4 hours, ensuring cans are always covered with water.

Step 3
~6 min

Remove cans from water and let cool completely.

Step 4
~6 min

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, milk, water, egg, and melted butter for 2 minutes.

Step 5
~6 min

Add sugar and whisk for another 2 minutes.

Step 6
~6 min

Strain batter through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and let rest for 20 minutes.

Step 7
~6 min

For the chocolate sauce, microwave chocolate for 2.5-3 minutes until softened but not fully melted.

Step 8
~6 min

Add cream and coffee to the chocolate and stir until smooth.

Step 9
~6 min

Set chocolate sauce aside at room temperature.

Step 10
~6 min

Heat two 9-inch nonstick pans (or seasoned crepe pans) over low heat.

Step 11
~6 min

Lightly spray pans with vegetable oil.

Step 12
~6 min

Ladle 3 tablespoons of crepe batter into each pan, tilting to spread evenly.

Step 13
~6 min

Cook crepes for about 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned.

Step 14
~6 min

Stack cooked crepes on a plate.

Step 15
~6 min

Open the cooled cans of boiled condensed milk (dulce de leche).

Step 16
~6 min

Lay crepes on a work surface.

Step 17
~6 min

Spread 2 tablespoons of dulce de leche down the center of each crepe.

Step 18
~6 min

Top with an equal amount of whipped cream.

Step 19
~6 min

Roll crepes like cigars.

Step 20
~6 min

Place two crepes on each serving plate.

Step 21
~6 min

Ladle 3 tablespoons of chocolate sauce over the crepes.

Step 22
~6 min

Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make the dulce de leche a day ahead.

Ensure the pans are heated evenly for perfect crepes.

Adjust the amount of chocolate sauce according to preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dulce de leche can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High (chocolate and caramel)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after assembly.

Garnish with chocolate shavings.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh berries
Coffee

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Latin America

Cultural Significance

Popular dessert in many Latin American countries.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthdays
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Dessert
Party
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100

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