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Frixuelos

Traditional thin Spanish crepes lightly flavored with lemon zest and anise liqueur. Cooked until delicate and golden, then sprinkled with sugar and rolled.

25 minMediumServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
  • 1 tbsp anise liqueur
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk 2 beaten large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, half of the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest, and 1 tbsp anise liqueur together in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Whisk in 1 cup all-purpose flour until smooth and let the batter rest for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Melt a portion of 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, pour in a thin layer of batter, and cook for 1 minute per side.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle each cooked crepe with remaining granulated sugar and roll tightly.

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Questions

What is Frixuelos?

Traditional thin Spanish crepes lightly flavored with lemon zest and anise liqueur. Cooked until delicate and golden, then sprinkled with sugar and rolled. This reference files it under Spanish dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 25 minutes start to finish.

Why rest the batter for Frixuelos?

Step 2 reads: "Whisk in 1 cup all-purpose flour until smooth and let the batter rest for 30 minutes." The pause in step 2 lets the flour hydrate fully and the bubbles settle, which gives a more tender, even result.

Can I make Frixuelos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Frixuelos is 1 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Frixuelos vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and 2 large eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Frixuelos contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Frixuelos keep?

Keep Frixuelos covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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