PUMPKIN MASCARPONE CREPES
A delightful dessert inspired by Istanbul’s exquisite pumpkin cream with mascarpone and cinnamon. This recipe uses leftover pumpkin in syrup blended with mascarpone for a luscious filling, rolled inside tender crepes. Optionally, serve with cinnamon liqueur sauce for an extra indulgence.
🕒 Prep Time: 10 min
🍳 Cook Time: 15 min
🍰 Yields: 5 crepes
Ingredients
Pumpkin Cream Filling:
- 250 g pumpkin in syrup (with 2–3 tbsp syrup)
- 75 g mascarpone cheese
Crepes:
- Prepare crepes following your favorite recipe, substituting cinnamon liqueur for rum if desired.
Instructions
1. Prepare Pumpkin Cream
- In a food processor, blend the pumpkin (including 2–3 tbsp syrup) with mascarpone until smooth.
2. Make Crepes
- Follow your usual crepe recipe, optionally adding cinnamon liqueur instead of rum.
3. Assemble
- Spoon a generous tablespoon of pumpkin cream at one edge of each crepe.
- Roll up crepes tightly.
- Dust with ground cinnamon before serving.
💡 Tips
- Use pumpkin in syrup to add natural sweetness and moisture.
- Cinnamon powder enhances the warm flavor profile.
- For extra flair, pair with a drizzle of cinnamon liqueur sauce.
🎉 Perfect For
- Autumn and winter desserts
- Using leftover pumpkin creatively
- Fans of rich, creamy fillings
📝 Final Thoughts
This pumpkin mascarpone crepe combines silky, aromatic filling with soft crepes for a dessert that transports you to Istanbul’s culinary charm. Simple yet sophisticated, it’s perfect for a cozy treat.