2 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
butter
For the mousse filling
360g bittersweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups warmed milk
6 egg yolks
For the cream sauce
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups warmed milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
butter
For the mousse filling
360g bittersweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups warmed milk
6 egg yolks
For the cream sauce
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups warmed milk
Start by preparing the filling: mix the chocolate and vanilla in a blender
Add the warm milk and blend until the chocolate melts completely
Add the egg yolks and blend a bit more
Transfer to a bowl and let it cool completely
Refrigerate for 4 hours
Prepare the crepes: in a blender, mix the eggs, flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, milk, melted butter, and vanilla
Blend at low speed just until combined
Don't overmix
Cover and let rest for an hour
Lightly grease a 20cm diameter frying pan
Use about 2 tablespoons of batter per crepe to coat the pan
Swirl the pan to spread the batter evenly
Fry for 1 minute, or until the crepe is lightly browned and dry
Continue frying the crepes until the batter is used up
Place them on paper towels or parchment paper
Place 3 tablespoons of filling on each crepe and roll up like a roulade, leaving the edge facing down in a baking dish
Refrigerate
Prepare the cream sauce: in a small bowl, mix the egg yolks and cornstarch
Add the vanilla and mix well
Beat until light and fluffy
Warm the milk to a simmer
Gradually add it to the egg yolks, beating well
Transfer to a saucepan and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, or until thickened slightly
Let cool a bit
Remove the crepes from the refrigerator 10 minutes before serving
Serve with warm sauce
Serves 10-15 people: makes 14 crepes.