French Ham, Cheese Crepes Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 4

8 thin crêpes, 12.5 cm/5 in diameter

125 g/4 oz cream cheese

150 ml/5 fl oz soured cream

90 ml/6 tbsp thick cream

1.5 ml/ ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

8 very thin slices cooked ham

45 ml/3 tbsp fresh grated Gruyere cheese

Finely chopped parsley to garnish

Preparation method

1. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese with the soured cream, beating with a wooden spoon until smooth. Gradually beat in the thick cream and season with cayenne pepper, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Chill.

2. Heat the grill to high.

3. Lay the crêpes out on a flat surface and spread evenly with 1/3 of the mixture. Cover each crêpes with a slice of ham and spread with half of the remaining cream mixture.

4. Roll up each crêpe tightly and arrange side by side in a shallow flameproof dish, with the seams underneath.

5. Spread the remaining cream mixture over the top and sprinkle with grated Gruyere cheese.

6. Grill for 4-5 minutes, or until the crêpes are warmed through and golden brown on top. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and serve immediately.