Kids Cook in the Market: Berry Crepes with Whipped Cream

Every summer, mid-June through August at our PSU Market, kids age 7-11 can participate in Kids Cook at the Market, where they learn about the seasonality of food, meet local farmers, and prepare ingredients purchased fresh at the market. Classes include a guided market tour, hands-on instruction and recipes to take home so students can share what they learn with family and friends.

The Kids Cook Season 2016 is generously sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

Recipe by  Arielle Clark

Crepes

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ cups milk, maybe more
• Melted butter for cooking
• 2 pints berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or other preferred berries
• Local honey, to taste

Method

• Whisk eggs and salt in large bowl. Gradually whisk in flour, and then add milk. Strain into medium bowl. Let sit for 30 minutes.
• If necessary, add more milk by tablespoonful to batter to thin to consistency of heavy whipping cream.
• Heat 8-inch-diameter nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush with melted butter. Pour ¼ cup batter into skillet and swirl to coat bottom evenly.
• Cook until top appears dry, loosening sides of crepe with spatula, about 45 seconds.
• Turn and cook until brown spots appear on second side, about 30 seconds. Turn crepe out onto plate. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing skillet with butter and stacking crepes on plate. Cover with a towel to keep warm
• Now wash fruit. Cut up fruit into bite size pieces and toss with a little honey in a bowl.
• Add fruit to crepes and roll.
• Add honey vanilla whipped cream to the top.

Honey Vanilla Whipped Cream:

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups cold heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. Pour the heavy cream into the chilled bowl of an electric stand mixer or into a large chilled mixing bowl. Use the wire whisk attachment on the stand mixer or a hand-held mixer to whip the cream on medium speed until it begins to thicken slightly.
2. Turn the mixer off and add the honey and vanilla. If necessary, scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl to push the honey into the cream. Whip the cream on medium-high speed until it holds soft peaks. Use right away or place in the fridge to keep cold. Use within 30 minutes.