This cream cheese filling for crepes only uses 3 ingredients, and has a light, creamy, and delicious flavor that creates the perfect base for your additional fillings or toppings.
The first time I had a delicious crepe at a restaurant in Florida, I knew it was something I wanted to make at home. But when thinking about the different types of crepes I could make, I decided it would be best if I made a base first, that I could use in so many different types of crepes.
Ingredients Needed: (See the full recipe details in the recipe card below)
- cream cheese – it’s best to make sure this is softened before mixing, so it mixes more evenly.
- whipped cream – homemade whipped cream provides a deeper, heavier, creamier filling but using store-bought whipped cream (like Cool Whip) is an option if you’re short on time, or want to keep things quick and easy.
- powdered sugar – this gives an airy, sweet taste and texture to the filling of the crepes.
How to Make a Cream Cheese Filling for Crepes
Gather your ingredients, and make sure the cream cheese has softened.
Mix together the cream cheese and whipped cream, then add in the powdered sugar and mix until evenly blended.
Spoon a couple of tablespoons (or more if you prefer, depending on if you’re adding other items to your crepes) on to one side of the crepe.
Begin rolling the crepe up, by starting on the side where you spread the cream cheese filling, and roll to the other edge.
Crepe Topping and Filling Ideas
If desired, top your crepes with other items such as:
- caramel drizzle
- powdered sugar
- chocolate syrup
- strawberry syrup
- fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas)
- chocolate chips
- whipped cream
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Recipe
Cream Cheese Filling for Crepes
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- mixer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip if you're short on time
- ½ cup powdered sugar and extra for garnish
Instructions
- Grab a medium size mixing bowl, and mix (with a hand mixer) the cream cheese, whipped cream, and powdered sugar, until well blended.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Alyx says
Thank you for a recipe I can make with my limited kitchen space/tools! I wanted a delicious and special breakfast to make for my partner when he visits but every crepe recipe isn’t manageable in a hotel suite kitchen. This one was perfect! <3
Jessica says
This is FANTASTIC! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it and found it easy to make with your limited space too! 🙂 Thank you!
Selma Roth says
One way to get around it would be to take some time to make a lot and freeze them. But there’s nothing wrong with shortcuts!
Jessica says
That’s a great idea too! Thank you Selma!
Debbie Vavrek says
Please don’t let mean spirited people ruin your day , l thought your recipe and your blog are wonderful . Thank you for sharing and I am a busy Grandma and love short cuts like the crepes being already premade .
Jessica says
You’re so sweet. Thank you so much! I enjoy shortcuts in life, too! 🙂 Have a great day! XOXO
Bunni says
Honestly the idea of cinnamon crepes with cream cheese filling sounds wonderful. However you lost me at using store-bought crepes. Gross. Utterly gross. And Cool Whip? Really? Whipped cream is so easy to make and would make all the difference and your filling. I guess the only thing I did like hears that you had cinnamon in the recipe. Your recipe isn’t even a recipe. It’s a cheat sheet on making fake food.
Jessica says
Wow, I don’t know if you were trying to be mean… but it sure comes off that way. Sorry you didn’t like it!
Susan says
Mmm, you had me at cinnamon and then closed the deal with the amazing photo! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.
Jessica says
Hahaha! Thank you! I hope you get a chance to make them, and that you love them! 🙂 Thanks for coming by!