Peach Crêpes with Almond Praline Recipe

Peach Crêpes with Almond Praline Recipe

  • Eight 6- or 7-inch dessert crêpes
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/3 cup (3 ounces) light cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon amaretto or brandy, or ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¾ cup heavy (whipping) cream
  • 3 peaches or nectarines, peeled, pitted, and diced
  1. Prepare the crêpes.
  2. To make the almond praline: In a small, heavy skillet over medium heat, heat the sugar until it melts. Add the nuts, shake to coat, and cook until the syrup turns a light amber color. Immediately pour onto a sheet of buttered aluminum foil; let cool. Chop finely or pulverize in a blender or food processor.
  3. In a small, deep bowl, cream the cheese until fluffy. Beat in the sugar and amaretto, brandy, or almond extract. Pour in the cream and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in two-thirds of the peaches. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the praline and fold in the remainder.
  4. Spoon one-eighth of the peaches and cream on each crêpe and roll up. Spoon some of the remaining peaches alongside, and sprinkle with the reserved praline.