A Little Bit Fancy, Surprisingly Easy
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This layered crepe cake looks like something you would order at a café, but it is surprisingly simple to make at home. Thin, delicate crepes brushed with OMGhee are stacked high with light, lemony ricotta and swirls of blackberry jam, creating a dessert that feels elegant without being heavy.
Using ghee in the crepe batter gives them a beautiful flavour and helps achieve those soft centres with lightly golden edges. It also makes cooking the crepes far more forgiving, with less sticking and better browning. Letting the batter rest is worth the wait, as it helps the crepes cook evenly and stay tender.
The filling is intentionally simple. Whipped ricotta with lemon zest adds freshness and lightness, while the blackberry jam brings sweetness and contrast. Once stacked, a short chill in the fridge allows the layers to settle, making the cake easy to slice and serve.
This is a lovely dessert for entertaining, brunch, or when you want something that looks impressive but does not require hours in the kitchen. Serve it as is, or dress it up with fresh berries if you feel like it. Either way, it is proof that simple ingredients, treated well, can create something quietly special.
Blackberry & Ricotta Layered Crepe Cake
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Category
Sweet
Servings
4
Prep Time
50 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Soft ghee-enriched crepes layered with lemony whipped ricotta and blackberry jam, then chilled and sliced like a cake. Light, elegant, and easier to make than it looks.
Ingredients
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2 tbsp OMGhee, melted (plus extra for the pan)
- 500ml full-cream milk
- 3 large eggs
- 250g plain flour
- ⅓ tsp fine table salt
- 1tsp vanilla essence
- 200g ricotta
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 tbsp blackberry jam (or your preferred jam)
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs until smooth.
- Add the flour, sugar and salt. Whisk until just combined.
- Pour in the melted OMGhee and whisk until smooth and lump-free. For best results, let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Melt a little OMGhee.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the pan, swirling quickly to coat the base in a thin, even layer.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes or until the edges begin to lift and the bottom is golden. Flip and cook for another 30–60 seconds.
- Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, brushing the pan with more ghee as needed.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta and lemon zest then whisk vigorously by hand for 1–2 minutes until smooth, light, and slightly fluffy.
- Layer the crepes with lemon zest whipped ricotta and blackberry jam. Stack until tall, then chill for 1–2 hours before slicing.