Chestnut Flour Crepes Necci With Ricotta And Honey Recipes

CHESTNUT FLOUR CREPES (GLUTEN- AND WHEAT-FREE)

Steps:

• Whisk milk, eggs, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle in the chestnut flour 1/4 cup at a time, mixing well to avoid lumps, until batter is a liquid consistency. Whisk vigorously; pour through a fine strainer to remove any lumps.
• Heat cooking oil in an 8-inch crepe pan over medium-high heat. Pour in 1/4 cup of batter; swirl batter around to cover the entire surface. Cook until the edges have browned and are easily loosened with a spatula, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate. Repeat with remaining batter.

TUSCAN CHESTNUT CREPES WITH RICOTTA & HONEY (NECCI)

Steps:

• Prepare the batter by combining the sifted chestnut flour, water, salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl. Stir batter with a fork until smooth with no lumps remaining. Cover batter and set aside for at least one hour.
• In a small bowl, combine the Ricotta, honey, and ground cinnamon, if using. Cover and set aside until ready to use. (Refrigerate if wait time is more than 2 hours).
• To prepare the necci, heat a scant tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Swirl the pan to evenly coat the bottom with the olive oil.
• Ladle 1/6 of the batter into the preheated skillet and immediately spread into a thin, round layer with the bottom of the ladle. Cook until the edges start to firm up and the bottom is evenly browned, approximately 2 minutes. Gently use a spatula with a thin edge to loosen all the way around the pancake before flipping. Cook the remaining side until evenly browned before removing from heat.
• Transfer the cooked necci to a plate and repeat the process five more times with the remaining batter, adding a bit more olive oil to the skillet between each batch. Add a layer of parchment paper or plastic wrap between each warm necci to prevent sticking.
• To serve, place one of the prepared necci on a clean, dry work surface and spoon 1/6 of the honey Ricotta mixture down the center. Wrap the edges of the necci around the filling to secure. If needed, add a little dab of honey and ricotta to the edge of the necci to hold the wrapped edges in place.
• Repeat this process with the remaining necci and serve immediately. Enjoy!

CHESTNUT FLOUR CREPES

Steps:

• Sift chestnut flour and salt into a medium bowl. Add the milk, whisking to form a smooth paste. Whisk in eggs and 1 tablespoon butter until smooth.
• Place a 7-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add a little melted butter. Pour 2 tablespoons batter in center of pan; immediately swirl until batter covers bottom. Cook until almost dry on top and bottom is golden, about 30 seconds. Flip; cook about 30 seconds more. Transfer to platter. Repeat until all batter is used.
• Brush crepes with remaining melted butter, and sprinkle with sugar. Fold into quarters, and serve with ice cream.