Crêpe Cake (Gâteau de Crêpes)

Name: Crêpe Cake (Gâteau de Crêpes)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: For the Crêpes:; 6 large eggs (12 ounces; 330g); 3 cups (720g) whole milk; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (7 ounces; 195g); 1/3 cup granulated sugar (2.29 ounces; 67g); 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (2.5 ounces; 70g); 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume; For the Pastry Cream Filling:; 1 vanilla bean pod; 1 cup (240g) whole milk; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (1.75 ounces; 50g); 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch (0.4 ounces; 12g); 3 large egg yolks (1.9 ounces; 55g); 2 cups (475ml) heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted (1 ounce; 30g); Cooking spray; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (1.3 ounce, 38g)

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

1h 20m

Total Time

1h 40m

This Crêpe Cake, also known as Gâteau de Crêpes, is a delightful French dessert made with delicate crêpes layered with a rich and creamy vanilla pastry cream. The perfect balance of sweetness and smooth texture makes it a classic and irresistible treat for any occasion.