Fried Strawberry Crepe

**So, my wife asked for a "tasty" snack today.  Looking around and realizing I had made plenty of Crepes yesterday, I threw this recipe together.  I included my original recipe for crepes, just in case you are all out.  Hope you enjoy it as much as she did!

INGREDIENTS



CREPES

2 Cups      Flour

6 Each      Eggs

1 Cup       Milk

1 Cup       Water

1/4 tsp      Salt

1/2 tsp      Vanilla Extract

1 Tbls     Sugar

6 Tbls     Butter

FILLING

8 oz     Cream Cheese

1/2 Cup   Sugar, Powdered

1/2 tsp    Vanilla Extract
1 oz       Milk

8 ea      Strawberries - sliced

GARNISH

1 ea      Strawberry

1 Tbls    Sugar, Granulated
           Sugar, Powdered
            Whipped Cream
           Strawberry Syrup

DIRECTIONS





1.  In a medium bowl, mix together the Flour and Eggs until fully incorporated.

2.  Slowly add in the Milk and Water. Whisk until nice and smooth.

3.  Stir in the Salt, Vanilla and Sugar.

4.  Melt 4 Tbls of Butter and then whisk it into the batter

5.  Add 1/2 Tbls of Butter to a pre-heated saute pan and tip pan to cover the entire surface.

6.  Take 1/4 Cup of batter and pour it into the middle of the pan.

7.  Tip the pan to cover the whole surface with the batter.

8.  Cook on medium to medium-high for approximately 30 seconds.

9.  Flip the Crepe over and cook side for additional 30 seconds or until it starts to lightly brown.

10. Remove from pan and continue to cook until all the batter is gone, adding 1/2 Tbls of butter to the pan after every couple Crepes.
11.  Cover Crepes and place in Refrigerator to cool
12. In a small bowl combine all ingredients for filling, except for Strawberries, and whip until lite and fluffy.
13. Stir in Strawberries
14. In a deep pan, heat 1/2" Vegetable Oil over medium heat.
15. Remove Crepes for refrigeration and place one down on a plate
16. Place 1/4 Cup of Cream Cheese Filling in center of Crepe. Spread cream to extend in line across the Crepe.
17. Roll the Crepe, using two toothpicks to keep the ends in place.
18. Using tongs, place the crepe in the hot oil and fry for 30 seconds or until golden brown on one side.
19. Flip the Crepe over and fry the other side until golden brown.
20. Place 1 Tbls of Granulated Sugar on a small plate.
21.  Remove Crepe from oil and place in sugared plate, tossing to cover.
22. Plate the crepe, top w/ Powdered Sugar, Whipped Cream, ans Syrup.  An additional Strawberry makes a great garnish, too.
23. Enjoy!