Cornmeal Crepes with Figs and Pears

Delicate cornmeal crepes served with fresh pears, figs, and toasted pistachios, topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of honey. These elegant crepes blend the rustic texture of cornmeal with sweet seasonal fruits.

4 servings
38 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted, shelled raw pistachios
  • 1 whole large egg
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 whole ripe pear
  • 4 whole fresh black Mission figs
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread pistachios on a small rimmed baking sheet; toast, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, 6-8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop; set aside.

    8 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, whisk egg, milk, flour, cornmeal, sugar, vanilla, salt, and 1/4 cup cream in a medium bowl until smooth.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Heat a 10" nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat skillet with butter and add 3 tablespoons batter, swirling to cover the bottom of skillet. Cook, undisturbed, until edges turn golden and center begins to puff, about 2 minutes. Using a heatproof rubber spatula, loosen edges and then, using your fingers, flip crepe and cook until bottom is dry and set, about 30 seconds longer. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter, coating skillet with butter between crepes.

    20 min

  4. 4.

    Beat remaining 1 cup cream to soft peaks. Serve crepes folded, topped with whipped cream, pears, figs, and pistachios and drizzled with honey.

    5 min