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Italian Breakfast Delight: Aromatic Strawberry Mascarpone Crepes with Prosciutto and Cheese Bites

Discover a delectable and easy-to-make Italian breakfast recipe featuring fluffy strawberry mascarpone crepes and crispy prosciutto-wrapped cheese bites for a delightful morning feast.

🕒 (Prep, Cook, Total) - Prep time: 40 minutes - Cook time: 20 minutes - Total time: 1 hour
🍽 Servings: 6 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Italian

Allergens

Milk, Eggs

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all
  • purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 12 thin prosciutto slices
  • 6 ounces cheese, cut into small cubes
  • Fresh fruit for garnish

Instructions

  1. a. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. b. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes. c. Heat a non stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of crepe batter onto the skillet, swirling to coat evenly. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Repeat for all batter. d. In a small bowl, toss together the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon zest. Set aside. e. Wrap each cheese cube in a slice of prosciutto and secure with a toothpick. f. Assemble crepes by placing a spoonful of mascarpone on one half of each crepe, top with strawberry mixture, fold the crepe in half, and garnish with fresh fruit. Serve alongside the prosciutto wrapped cheese bites.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of textures and flavors creates a unique and delicious Italian breakfast experience

Notes

Adjust the sugar content to taste preference

Cultural or Historical Background

Italian breakfast often includes sweet and savory dishes, reflecting the country's culinary traditions