Zucchini, Ham, and Crescenza Cheese Crepes
- Energy Kcal 792
- Carbohydrates g 56.6
- of which sugars g 8.8
- Protein g 39.5
- Fats g 45.3
- of which saturated fat g 21.48
- Fiber g 3.3
- Cholesterol mg 288
- Sodium mg 1100
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 40 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
- Note + 30 minutes of batter resting
PRESENTATION
Zucchini crepes are a delightful twist on the classic French dish, perfect for brunch, family dinners, or even a relaxed weeknight meal. These savory crepes are, I gotta say, super easy to make. They start with thin, soft pancakes that practically melt in your mouth. Inside, you'll find thin slices of zucchini that become tender and juicy when cooked just right, paired with savory cooked ham. And the stracchino cheese? It's the real star—adds a creamy, almost moist texture and a mild tang that ties everything together. Simple yet feels a bit fancy—pretty much like something you'd enjoy at a small café.
So here's the thing, crepes are originally French, but it's their adaptability that makes them so popular. These ham and cheese crepes are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner when you want something warm but not too heavy. The zucchini adds a little crunch and freshness, while the stracchino cheese melts beautifully—making each bite a bit creamy. And look, these crepes are great as part of a bigger meal or on their own—super flexible like that. You know, you can easily swap in other veggies if you want, but this combo has a mild, savory flavor that’s always a hit.
Whether you're looking for easy dinner recipes or a new way to use up zucchini, this one’s a go-to. Really, really good stuff. It's a laid-back way to enjoy a touch of French cooking with a twist that feels like comfort food but still keeps things light and golden. So next time you're in the mood for something both simple and delicious, give these zucchini crepes a try. You'll enjoy a meal that’s both quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Can't go wrong.
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INGREDIENTS
- for 15 crepes with a diameter of 8 inches
- Eggs 3 - (medium)
- Type 00 flour 2 cups (250 g)
- Milk 2 cups (500 ml)
- Butter 3 tbsp (40 g)
- Salt 1 pinch
- Butter to taste - (to grease the pan)
- for the filling
- Baby Zucchini (summer squash) 3 cups (400 g)
- Garlic 1 clove
- Parsley to taste
- Salt 1 pinch
- Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp (20 g)
- Prosciutto cotto 7 oz (200 g) - (sliced)
- Stracchino cheese 1 cup (250 g)
How to prepare Zucchini, Ham, and Crescenza Cheese Crepes
To prepare the crepes with zucchini, ham, and crescenza cheese, start by making the Sweet and savory crepes (Basic recipe). In a large bowl, pour in the eggs and beat them with a fork 1. Add the milk 2 and mix the ingredients 3.
Then sift the flour into the bowl with eggs and milk 4. Add a pinch of salt and mix with a whisk 5 or a hand blender. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, let it cool slightly, then add it to the batter 6.
Mix the batter until smooth and homogeneous 7, place it in a bowl, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes covered with plastic wrap 8. After the necessary time, take a non-stick crepe pan and grease it with butter. Heat it, and when hot, pour a ladle of batter sufficient to cover the entire surface of the pan 9: you can use a crepe spreader or tilt and rotate the pan.
Cook the crepe for about 1 minute over medium-low heat. Then, flip it to the other side with a spatula and cook it for another minute (10-11). Transfer the crepe to a serving plate and repeat the process for all the batter. You will get 15 crepes, each with a diameter of 8 inches 12. Set them aside.
At this point, proceed with preparing the sautéed zucchini. Take the baby zucchini, wash and dry them, then remove the ends 13. Cut them into slices 1/12 inch thick 14. Take a non-stick pan and add the oil, whole garlic, and let it brown 15 until golden.
Add the zucchini to the pan and cook them over high heat for 5 minutes 16. Season with salt and remove the garlic 17. Just before finishing cooking, chop the parsley and add it to flavor the zucchini 18.
Take a crepe and spread crescenza cheese with a spatula to cover half of the crepe's surface 19. Place some sautéed zucchini 20 and a few slices of ham 21 on top.
Roll up your crepe starting from the unfilled side 22 to close it completely and make the ends meet 23. Repeat the operation for the other crepes. Now cut the crepes with zucchini, ham, and crescenza cheese in half and serve them warm 34!