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Harajuku Crepes with Matcha & Berries

Paper-thin Japanese crepes filled with sweet matcha cream, fresh berries, and condensed milk. A theatrical dessert dinner that looks Instagrammable but requires only basic pan skills.

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
6g
Harajuku Crepes with Matcha & Berries
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk flour and sugar together in a large bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Make a well in the center and add eggs. Pour milk around the edges.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk until completely smooth with no lumps, ~1 minute. Stir in melted butter.

  4. Step 4

    Whisk matcha powder with 2 tbsp warm water until no clumps remain.

  5. Step 5

    Divide batter in half. Whisk matcha mixture into one half until uniform green.

  6. Step 6

    Heat an 8-inch crepe pan or nonstick skillet over medium-high until a drop of water sizzles.

  7. Step 7

    Lightly butter the pan. Pour 3 tbsp plain batter into the center; tilt and swirl to thin coat.

  8. Step 8

    Cook 60-90 seconds until the bottom is light golden. Flip and cook 30 seconds more. Transfer to a plate.

  9. Step 9

    Repeat with remaining plain batter (should make 6-8 crepes). Butter pan between batches.

  10. Step 10

    Cook matcha batter the same way (60-90 seconds per side). You should have 6-8 matcha crepes.

  11. Step 11

    Whip heavy cream and 2 tbsp sugar to soft peaks in a chilled bowl.

  12. Step 12

    Fold matcha powder into 1/4 cup whipped cream for matcha cream filling.

  13. Step 13

    Lay a plain crepe flat. Spread 2 tbsp regular whipped cream down the center.

  14. Step 14

    Top with a handful of berries and a drizzle of condensed milk.

  15. Step 15

    Roll tightly into a cone or log. Repeat with remaining crepes, alternating fillings.

  16. Step 16

    Arrange crepes on a plate, drizzle with remaining condensed milk, garnish with berries. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 8-inch crepe pan or nonstick skillet
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • small bowl for matcha
  • chilled mixing bowl for whipping cream
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • rubber spatula

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