BEETROOT-INFUSED CREPES WITH MASCARPONE CINNAMON FILLING AND SPICED ORANGE SAUCE

A vibrant twist on traditional crepes using fresh beetroot juice for color and subtle earthiness. Filled with a smooth mascarpone-cinnamon cream and served alongside a warm, aromatic orange and grapefruit sauce spiced with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and ginger.

🕒 Prep Time: 20 min

🍳 Cook Time: 25 min
🍰 Yields: 3-4 servings (5 crepes, 26 cm diameter)

Ingredients

Crepes:

1 egg
100 ml milk
50 ml fresh beetroot juice
1 tbsp oil or melted butter
1 tbsp rum
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
55 g all-purpose flour
1 small cube butter (for greasing the pan)

Mascarpone Filling:

300 g mascarpone
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp milk
3 pinches ground cinnamon

Spiced Orange Sauce:

600 ml fresh orange juice
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick (about 4 cm)
1 clove
¼ tsp ground ginger
A pinch of ground nutmeg
1 green cardamom pod
1 tbsp butter
Orange slices (for serving)
½ red grapefruit slices (for serving)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Spiced Orange Sauce

Combine orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, clove, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom pod in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 20–25 minutes until slightly reduced.
Remove from heat; stir in butter cubes until melted.
Add orange and grapefruit slices; let cool, then refrigerate until needed.

For perfect citrus slices without peel or membranes, follow specialized peeling techniques.

2. Make the Mascarpone Filling

Whisk mascarpone with milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and sugar is dissolved.
Refrigerate until ready to use.

3. Prepare the Beetroot Crepes

Follow your standard crepe recipe, substituting 50 ml of water with fresh beetroot juice.
If beetroot juice is thick (like nectar), add an additional 30 ml water to thin the batter.
Yield approximately 5 crepes of 26 cm diameter.

4. Assemble and Serve

Arrange 2–3 crepes side by side with slight overlap.
Spread filling along one edge and roll tightly.
Cut rolls into desired portions.
Spoon spiced orange sauce with citrus slices onto plates.
Place crepe rolls atop the sauce and serve.

💡 Tips

Adjust water quantity based on beetroot juice thickness for optimal batter consistency.
Gently simmering sauce concentrates flavors and softens spices.
Use fresh citrus segments for freshness and visual appeal.
Consume unsightly crepe roll ends yourself — the chef’s privilege!

🎉 Perfect For

Unique brunch or dessert option
Festive or seasonal gatherings
Fans of creative fruit-infused crepes

📝 Final Thoughts

These beetroot-infused crepes paired with a creamy mascarpone filling and aromatic citrus sauce offer a vibrant, flavorful dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.