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Crepes with Radicchio and Goat Cheese Recipe: The Wine Experience


The Wine Experience Wine Recommendation: Chenin Blanc



Serves 10 to 15 people
Makes 8 crepes (32 pieces)

These crepes are filled and then baked until they are crispy. The creamy goat cheese and sweet caramelized red onions are the perfect foil for the slightly bitter flavor of the radicchio. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and parsley in the final minutes of baking adds color and texture. These are delicious warm or room temperature. If you want to make them in advance, reheat them briefly to re-crisp the exterior just before serving.

Ingredients:
For the crepe batter:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 pinch of salt

For the filling:
8 oz goat cheese
4 tbs olive oil
2 large red onions, chopped
1 head of radicchio, chopped
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbs balsamic vinegar

1. To make the crepe batter, whisk together the eggs, milk and salt in a large bowl.
2. Add the sifted flour and whisk until well combined and there are no lumps of flour. If you cannot get all of the lumps out, strain the batter through a fine mesh strainer.
3. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes. While the batter rests, make the filling.
4. In a large skillet over medium heat add the 2 tbs of olive oil. Add the chopped red onions and cook slowly until they begin to brown on the bottom. Add a little water and scrape the brown caramelized coating from the bottom of the pan. Let the onions cook until the brown crust forms again. Repeat this process until the onions are a deep caramel color. Season the onions with salt and pepper and 1 tbs of balsamic vinegar. Set the onions aside until ready to use.
5. In another skillet, heat the remaining 2 tbs of olive oil. Add the radicchio and rosemary and saute until well wilted. Season with salt and pepper and the remaining balsamic vinegar.
6. Combine the radicchio, parsley, onions and goat cheese until completely combined. Set aside.
7. To make the crepes, heat an 8-inch non-stick skillet or crepe pan over high heat. Brush the remaining olive oil over the pan. Turn the heat down to medium and pour about two tbs of the batter in the pan. Cook until pale golden, about 1 minute, and flip. Cook 15 seconds on the other side and remove. Continue until you have used all of the batter.
8. Place 1 to 2 tbs of the filling on one half of the crepe. Fold the other side of the crepe on top of the filling, forming a half moon shape. Place the crepes on a baking sheet brushed with olive oil. Continue until all of the crepes are filled and are on the baking sheets.
9. Bake the crepes in a 400-degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes until brown. Remove and dust with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Return to the oven for 3 minutes

To serve:
Cut crepes into wedge-shaped pieces and arrange on a serving platter.

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