Mushroom & Leek Crepes
Submitted by tracy
Savory crepes filled with wine-braised leeks, shiitake mushrooms, and herbs, topped with a rich red wine mushroom sauce. An elegant vegetarian main that impresses.
YIELD
7 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
75 minREADY
95 minThese delicate crepes showcase the earthy richness of mushrooms in a dish that feels luxurious yet remains completely plant-based.
Tender leeks braised in white wine mingle with fresh and dried shiitake mushrooms, all wrapped in paper-thin crepes made with whole wheat pastry flour and masa harina.
A velvety red wine sauce enriched with mushroom stock ties everything together.
Pro Tips
- Test the first crepe: This lets you adjust the batter consistency before making all 14
- Keep crepes warm: Stack finished crepes between sheets of parchment to prevent sticking
- Reduce the wine properly: Cook it on high heat briefly to burn off the alcohol while keeping the flavor
- Don’t overfill: Use exactly ⅓ cup filling per crepe for easy rolling
- Make ahead: Assemble the filled crepes, refrigerate, and bake just before serving
Variations
- Add spinach or kale to the mushroom filling
- Use button mushrooms only if shiitakes aren’t available
- Top with a sprinkle of Gruyère cheese before baking
Ingredients
Directions
For filling, braise leeks in white wine for 20 minutes.
Add domestic and fresh shiitake mushrooms.
Add balsamic vinegar to mushrooms and cook until all liquid has been released and is mostly reduced.
Add salt and pepper to taste before mushrooms have been completely cooked.
Toss with parsley or mixed herbs.
There should be 5 cups filling.
For the crepe batter, sift flours and masa harina together.
Mix in water until batter forms light cream that can coat wooden spoon.
If batter is lumpy, you can blend it in blender.
Make test crepe.
Ladle about 3 ounces of batter onto nonstick skillet.
Cook until golden on both sides.
The crepe should be wafer-thin and malleable; if not, add more water and mix again.
There should be about 3 cups batter, enough for 14 crepes.
For sauce, add shiitake mushrooms, onions, and domestic mushrooms to water.
Cook for 30 to 45 minutes, until onions become soft and some of liquid is reduced.
Use slotted spoon to remove onions and mushrooms, reserving liquid.
There should be about 1½ cups remaining.
Add 2 cups red wine to stock and cook for a few minutes on very high flame to reduce alcohol.
Gradually whisk semolina flour into simmering hot stock until thickened but still pourable.
There should be about 2 ⅔ cups sauce.
Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
For each crepe, fill with ⅓ cup filling and top with 1½ tablespoons sauce.
Roll and place in baking pan.
Repeat until all 14 crepes are made.
Ladle more sauce over crepes in baking dish and bake 10 minutes, or just until hot.
Use chopped parsley or chopped fresh herbs as garnish.
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