Blood Orange Curd Crêpe Cake (Print View)

Elegant layered crêpes with tangy blood orange curd and whipped cream. French dessert made simple with quality ingredients.

# Components:

→ Crêpes

01 - 16 ready-made crêpes, 8 inches diameter

→ Blood Orange Curd

02 - 1.5 cups blood orange curd, store-bought or homemade

→ Whipped Cream

03 - 1.5 cups heavy cream
04 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

06 - 1 blood orange, thinly sliced
07 - Zest of 1 blood orange
08 - Powdered sugar for dusting
09 - Edible flowers, optional

# Directions:

01 - If using homemade blood orange curd, prepare in advance and allow to cool completely to room temperature.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form using a hand or stand mixer.
03 - Lay one crêpe on a serving plate and spread a thin, even layer of approximately 2 tablespoons blood orange curd over the surface.
04 - Place another crêpe on top and spread 2 tablespoons of whipped cream evenly across the surface.
05 - Continue alternating layers of crêpes with blood orange curd and whipped cream until all crêpes are used, finishing with a crêpe on top.
06 - Cover the assembled cake and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
07 - Just before serving, top with blood orange slices, zest, a dusting of powdered sugar, and edible flowers if desired.
08 - Using a sharp chef's knife, slice the chilled cake into portions and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beautiful presentation of alternating colorful layers is sure to impress guests.
  • It offers a perfect harmony of tangy citrus and sweet cream.
  • By using ready-made crêpes, you can create a sophisticated French dessert with minimal effort.
02 -
  • Use an offset spatula to spread the curd and cream layers evenly to the edges for a uniform height.
  • Ensure you use a very sharp chef's knife when slicing to preserve the clean lines of the layers.
  • Keep the cake refrigerated until the moment of serving to maintain its structural integrity.
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