Sweetened cream cheese combines with vanilla, whipped cream, and a hint of lemon in this Cream Cheese Crepe Filling that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Since I shared my crepe recipe with you earlier this week, it seemed fitting to share my family’s favorite Cream Cheese Crepe Filling with you today!
This recipe is so simple, but so delicious, and it’s my go-to filling when it comes to serving crepes for either breakfast or dessert. I mean, I could eat this stuff by the spoonful, but it’s even better rolled up in a homemade crepe and topped with some fresh berries.
“Thank you for the recipe, it turned out really good. My family loves it so much”
Rose
Strawberries are our favorite thing to pair with this filling, but the possibilities are endless–peaches, blueberries, raspberries, sliced bananas, or a combination of fruit all work.
Just imagine your favorite no-bake cheesecake and you’ll have a pretty good idea of what this crepe filling tastes like.
Which makes it perfect for dessert crepes, of course, and even better for special occasion breakfasts like holidays, birthdays and Mother’s Day.
Tips for making this recipe
- Don’t feel like making crepes? This filling also makes a wonderful dip for fruit or cookies
- Make sure you whip your cream until stiff peaks form. Otherwise your filling might be runny.
And since it’s made with just a handful of simple ingredients that you probably have on hand right now, you can whip up this crepe filling in a manner of minutes.
It can also be made a day or two ahead and kept in the refrigerator, and since crepes can also be made a few days ahead (or even further ahead and frozen), you can do most of the prep work for cream cheese filled crepes ahead of time.
“Mine came out perfect. Thick and delicious. This is a fabulous recipe”
Jamie
At my house we serve crepes with this sweet, creamy filling and fresh fruit for our Christmas morning breakfast, but that doesn’t stop us from indulging throughout the year.
In fact, this is also one of our favorite “breakfast for dinner” treats!
If you’re looking for the perfect crepe filling, look no further than this Cream Cheese Crepe Filling. It’s sure to become your favorite way to serve crepes!
What should I serve with cream cheese crepe filling?
We usually combine this filling with fresh fruit when we’re serving crepes, but there are plenty of other delicious fillings you could try, like jams, jellies and even nut butters.
Here are some great things to add to crepes along with this tasty cream cheese filling.
FAQS
Can I use light or reduced fat cream cheese in this recipe?
Yes, although I prefer regular cream cheese because it yields a thicker, creamier filling.
Can I use pre-made whipped topping, like Cool Whip, instead of whipping my own cream?
Yes. You’ll need about 2 cups of Cool Whip to equal one cup of heavy cream, whipped.
How else can I use this cream cheese filling?
This filling make a great dessert dip, and is perfect for frosting in between cake layers or making filled cupcakes. It’s also great for making fruit and yogurt parfaits. You can even spoon it into a bowl and simply top it with some fresh fruit for a quick and easy dessert.
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what do I need to make this recipe?
- Cream cheese – I prefer full fat, but low fat will work
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla – pure vanilla extract is best in this recipe
- Lemon juice – freshly squeezed or bottled
- Heavy cream – also called whipping cream
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What people are saying about this recipe
I have made this multiple times, I use tub cool whip instead of whipping my own, it’s just as delicious, this has become a fav in the household, I’ve been using this recipe since March of 2022, and it’s perfect every time! I love this filling and won’t use any other recipe. ~ Kristan
Mine turned out amazing. I used this recipe with 30 college students at a cooking workshop and everyone was able to work it out easily. ~ Gabriela
Loved this recipe. I used orange extract instead of vanilla. I folded my crepes into quarters, using the cream cheese filing in the larger first fold and orange marmalade in the second fold. Everyone at my workplace loved them. ~ Ritu
Turned out perfect, easy and delicious! Will be making it again. Thank you. ~ Becky
Absolutely delicious. Topped it with fresh raspberries and a little raspberry sauce!! ~ Michelle
Cream Cheese Crepe Filling
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened, 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, beat the 1 cup heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Refrigerate until serving.
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18 comments
Linda
Bonjour j’aimerais savoir si au lieu de mettre de la crème 35% si on peut mettre cool whip?????
Michele
Absolutely delicious. Topped it with fresh raspberries and a little raspberry sauce !!
Becky
Made this recipe this morning. Turned out perfect, easy and delicious! Will be making it again. Thank you
Kristan
I have made this multiple times, I use tub cool whip instead of whipping my own, it’s just as delicious, this has become a fav in the household, I’ve been using this recipe since March of 2022, and it’s perfect every time! I love this filling and won’t use any other recipe.
Linda
Quel quantité vous avez mis de cool whip????
Ritu H Pandulla
Loved this recipe. I used orange extract instead of vanilla. I folded my crepes into quarters, using the cream cheese filing in the larger first fold and orange marmalade in the second fold. Everyone at my workplace loved them.
Omahcakesand_confectioneries
Can it be used for cake fillings?
Barry
I would strongly recommend cutting the sugar down to 1/4 to 1/2 cup. This was extremely sweet. Great texture, though!
Dianna K Trembly
This is exactly what I have been looking for! Will make it this weekend with rasberry creapes for our Senior Park Brunch!
Kristan
This turned out amazing! The first time I had enough for an army…it was me and the hubs, the second time I cut it all in half. Just perfect for the hubs, 2 teenage boys, and I
Rose
Thank you for the recipe, it turned out really good, my family loves it so much, i put a little sugar on mine, and used heavy (whipping cream) but just because we have sensitive teeth, but this recipe is delicious perfect for crepes filling. I didn’t have any trouble at all. Thank you so much i will definitely recommend this recipe and i will make it again!
Billy Pinkpants
Best cream cheese soup, I’ve ever made. It was too thin to use as a crepe filling. Please stay out of the kitchen or at least, stop posting recipes.
Kristan
Had to of added too much cool whip or something
halle
you probably either overwhipped or underwhipped your cream or didn’t fold it in…
gabriela kovalenko
Mine turned out amazing too, I used this recipe with 30 college students at a cooking workshop and everyone was able to work it our easily
Danelle
Thank you! That is so great!
Ashley
Obviously you did something wrong. This turned out wonderful. Even if the recipe didn’t turn out for you, why be so disrespectful? There’s no need.
Jamie K Coffee
Mine came out perfect. Thick and delicious. I doubt Billy beat his heavy cream enough. This is a fabulous recipe.