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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 347 kcal

Ingredients
 

For the crepes:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups whole milk
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
  • 2/3 cup sparkling water
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the tiramisu cream:

  • 10.5 oz mascarpone at room temperature
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For assembly:

  • 14 ladyfingers (Savoiardi biscuits)
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee unsweetened, well chilled
  • unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions
 

Crepe Batter:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, salt, and vanilla extract just until smooth and combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the cocoa powder and vanilla sugar. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the milk-egg mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Pour in the sparkling water and stir again until you get a smooth, thin batter. Let it rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  • Heat a crepe pan and brush it lightly with oil. Pour about half a ladle of batter per crepe, swirl the pan to spread it evenly, and cook on both sides. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Let the crepes cool completely before filling.

Tiramisu Cream:

  • Combine the mascarpone, cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Beat on medium speed until you get a thick, smooth, fluffy cream. Keep chilled until ready to use.
  • Brew the coffee, let it cool completely, then pour it into a shallow bowl for dipping the ladyfingers.

Filling and Rolling the Crepes:

  • Lay one crepe flat on a work surface. Spread a thin, even layer of mascarpone cream over the entire surface.
  • Quickly dip a ladyfinger into the cold coffee (just a brief dunk so it moistens the outside without turning soggy) and place it at one end of the crepe.
  • Roll the crepe tightly around the ladyfinger. Repeat with the remaining crepes, cream, and ladyfingers.
  • Arrange the filled crepes side by side on a serving platter. Dust generously with sifted cocoa powder.
  • Refrigerate the platter for a few hours (ideally 3–4 hours) so the flavors meld and the cream firms up.
  • When serving, you can cut each crepe in half on the diagonal for a more attractive presentation.

Notes

  • Use very cold heavy cream for the fastest, most stable whip.
  • Let the crepe batter rest a full 15 minutes for a smoother texture.
  • Dip ladyfingers quickly — over-soaking makes them fall apart.
  • Chilling overnight gives the best flavor and cleanest slices.
  • A nonstick crepe pan makes thin, even crepes much easier to achieve.
  • Dust with cocoa just before serving to keep the top looking fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 814IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg
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