Banana Crepe Filling
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Banana Crepe Filling
Description
The Banana Crepe Filling combines a smooth mixture of cream cheese and sour cream with powdered sugar and vanilla, giving it a mild sweetness and creamy texture. The bananas are cooked briefly in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until caramelized, enhancing their natural flavor and adding a soft, syrupy element. This preparation results in a filling with both creamy and sticky components, ideal for spreading inside delicate crepes. The method preserves the bananas' shape while infusing them with warmth and sweetness.
Serving this filling inside freshly made crepes highlights the contrast between the soft crepe and the rich filling. Beyond crepes, it can also be spooned over french toast or pancakes as an alternative, making it versatile for breakfast or dessert.
The recipe’s note suggests it works well as a topping on french toast, providing additional use ideas. The caramelized bananas should be cooked just until they start to soften and become glossy, ensuring they retain some texture without becoming mushy.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 banana sliced, medium
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, cream together cream cheese and sour cream.
- Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar and cinnamon and stir until brown sugar begins to caramelize.
- Gently stir in bananas and cook for 2-3 minutes are caramelized. Remove from heat.
- Fill crepes with the sour cream mixture and top with caramelized bananas. Grab my favorite easy crepe recipe right here!
Notes
- This creamy and caramelized filling also makes a great topping for french toast, adding a warm fruit element to the dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12crepes, filled
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 267IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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