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Vegan Crepes with Date & Orange Compote and Cinnamon Ice-Cream

So excited to be part of the Virtual Vegan Potluck this year! I’ve only ever been to one potluck in “real life” before, but had such a great time that I think I need to organize some myself.

I hope you’ve saved some room for dessert because I’ve got a real treat in store for you!

Vegan Crepes with Date & Orange Compote & Cinnamon Ice-Cream

As this is a party I figured I’d go all out with something a little special- I put together a few things for a mighty feast- Vegan Crêpes filled with Date & Orange Compote and “supremed” oranges (as we’re feeling fancy…). All topped off with a creamy cinnamon ice cream.

There are a few components to this dessert but they’re not time-consuming or difficult. You don’t have to make them all either. The crêpes and compote would still be delicious with vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or just make the quick compote and serve with ice cream if you don’t fancy making crêpes. Lots of options!

Vegan Crepes with Date & Orange Compote & Cinnamon Ice-Cream

I was pretty pleased with how the crêpes turned out. I haven’t had much success in the past but scouted around online and combined a few recipes to come up with this one.

As for the compote- just a couple of ingredients simmered in a pan for 10 minutes turn into something magical. If you’re a long-time reader you’ll know how much I like to use dates in desserts. I love their caramel flavour and natural sweetness.

You don’t even need an ice-cream maker for this ice-cream! I learnt a nifty technique (see below) from blogger and cookbook author Ricki Heller- a life-changer for sure! This recipe is minimally adapted from the “Chai Ice-Cream” in her wonderful new book, Naturally Sweet and Gluten-Free.

Vegan Crepes with Date & Orange Compote & Cinnamon Ice-Cream

Date & Orange Compote:

1 C (lightly packed)Dates, pitted and chopped
Juice of 1 Orange
Zest of 1/2 Orange
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1/2 C Water

Combine all ingredients in a small pan and simmer over medium-low heat until thickened and dates have broken down (10-15 minutes). Set aside to cool.

Cinnamon Ice Cream:

1/2 C Cashews
1 C Canned Coconut Milk (full-fat)
1 C Non-dairy milk
1 Medium Banana
1/4 C Agave Nectar
10 Drops of Stevia, or to taste (optional)
1 Tbsp Cinnamon
Pinch of Salt

If using an ice-cream maker, set it up according to the manufacturer’s directions. Otherwise, set 6-8 silicone muffin cups, or 3 silicone ice-cube trays.

Add all ingredients to a high-power blender and blend until completely smooth. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups or ice-cube trays until firm; pop out of the cups or trays and into Ziploc bags. Store in the freezer until ready to use.

When ready to make the ice cream, remove 1 muffin-sized disk or 4 ice cubes per serving. Chop the muffin disk into pieces. Place in the food processor and process until it resembles breadcrumbs. Press down with a rubber spatula, then continue to process just until the mixture begins to come together in a ball. Use an ice-cream scoop, as usual, to serve.

Vegan Crêpes:

1/2 C All-Purpose Flour (Preferably Organic, Unbleached)
1 tsp Coconut Sugar
1/8 tsp Salt
1/2 C + 2 Tbsp Non-dairy Milk
1 Tbsp Melted Coconut Oil
1 Tbsp Maple Syrup

Sift together flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Add milk, melted coconut oil and maple syrup and whisk to a smooth batter. Refrigerate the bowl for 30mins-1hr (depending on how impatient you are).

Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and lightly grease with a little coconut oil. Add a few tablespoons batter to the pan and swirl to coat the bottom. Cook for 1-2 minutes and carefully flip it once it loosens from the pan’s surface (Don’t be disheartened if it doesn’t turn out, my first of a batch is almost always a failure). Cook on the other side for a further minute, or until speckled brown.

Remove to a plate covered with a piece of parchment paper and keep warm in a low-temperature oven until you’ve finished cooking.

Repeat the process with the rest of the batter. You should be able to make 4-6 crêpes, enough for 2 people.

Spread one side of the crêpes with the compote, tuck in a few slices of orange and fold over.

Serve topped with more oranges, another dollop of compote and a scoop of cinnamon ice-cream.

Serves 2 (with plenty of leftover compote and ice-cream)

Vegan Crepes with Date & Orange Compote & Cinnamon Ice-Cream

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Comments

  1. janet @ the taste space says

    November 16, 2013 at 4:25 am

    Oooh, this looks decadent, Emma! Definitely invite me to a potluck when you serve this or ANYTHING from you make - everything you make looks great! Also, great minds think a like: I am sharing a cinnamon prune and orange compote tomorrow :)

    • coconutandberries says

      November 16, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks for such a kind comment Janet :) I’d love to invite you for a meal but it might be a little way to come…!
      How funny about our similar recipes!

  2. danielledewar says

    November 16, 2013 at 5:20 am

    Hi emma! I’m sorry but can you please adjust your go back link to: http://www.bakingbackwards.blogspot.ca/2013/11/virtual-vegan-potluck.html

    The current link is broken! Thanks! Beautiful looking crepes btw!

    • coconutandberries says

      November 16, 2013 at 8:27 am

      Eek! Huge apologies! I was convinced I’d done everything right. The blog post after me hasn’t gone live yet either…
      All fixed now anyway :)

  3. deerly beloved bakery says

    November 16, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Oh crepes! I love crepes! This looks amazing! Happy potluck X

    • coconutandberries says

      November 16, 2013 at 2:54 pm

      Thank you! I’m so happy to have found a good crepe recipe. I normally just make American pancakes but it’s nice to mix things up.

  4. Johanna GGG says

    November 16, 2013 at 10:51 am

    dessert looks very fancy and very yummy - and I am interested in your crepes - I haven’t been able to find a vegan pancake I like but perhaps vegan crepes is the way to go

    • coconutandberries says

      November 16, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks Johanna. By “pancake” do you mean American-style pancakes? I make them all the time and am mostly happy with how they turn out usually.

  5. Ricki says

    November 16, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    How fabulous does this look?! I think you’ve outdone yourself here. . . love this. Cinnamon ice cream sounds amazing!!

    • coconutandberries says

      November 16, 2013 at 3:02 pm

      Thanks so much Ricki, and especially for letting me share my adaptation of your ice cream recipe. I’ve finished up all the caramel ice cream and am trying to decide between the mint-carob chip or the coconut ice cream from your site for my next. Do you have a favourite?

  6. luminousvegans says

    November 16, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    I’m pretty certain I want this for breakfast right now. This looks fabulous. I’m loving the orange compote!

    • coconutandberries says

      November 16, 2013 at 3:03 pm

      The compote is so yummy. I’ve been enjoying it on porridge and with soy yogurt since I had a lot left after making the crepes.

  7. Joanne says

    November 16, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    I adore potlucks, especially if they’re filled with food I can actually eat! The crepes look wonderful. Such a fun treat to share.

    • coconutandberries says

      November 16, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      Thanks Joanne. I”m now got a real life potluck arranged for December. Looking forward to it but now I’m going to be worrying about what to bring until then!

  8. Poppy says

    November 16, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    Amazing! Can I come to your potluck please?! 😀

    • coconutandberries says

      November 16, 2013 at 6:14 pm

      You’d be more than welcome! Especially if you bring your dessert too 😉

      • Poppy says

        November 16, 2013 at 6:48 pm

        Hehe!! Definitely!!

  9. rebeccajanearmstrong says

    November 16, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    Oh my gosh! These look utterly incredible. I shall endeavour to make these crepes gluten free because i really just want to eat the whole thing- RIGHT NOW! real good work lovely xx

    • coconutandberries says

      November 16, 2013 at 6:15 pm

      Thanks for such a sweet comment! I hope they work out for you gluten-free.

  10. sonja@vesenmork says

    November 16, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    ooo, these crepes look amazing and the ice cream looks delish! I sure hope I have my travel funds in order when you ever decide to organize a reallife potluck. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t want to miss that!

    • coconutandberries says

      November 16, 2013 at 6:16 pm

      😀 Thanks lovely. I’m so excited to have found a good vegan crepe recipe. Do you ever make raw crepes in your dehydrator?

      • sonja@vesenmork says

        November 20, 2013 at 3:46 pm

        I have made apple crepes before. But I learned another recipe in a workshop a while ago that was way better, must make it soon. But it doesn’t really compare to cooked crepes.

        • coconutandberries says

          November 20, 2013 at 9:49 pm

          Different but still good.

  11. Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says

    November 16, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    This looks delicious! Cinnamon ice cream is one of my favorite things ever. (I’ve made cinnamon coffee ice cream before, but not a vegan version.) And on top of crepes?! (Another of my favorite things ever…) I would totally eat this for breakfast or dessert.

    • coconutandberries says

      November 16, 2013 at 6:18 pm

      Thanks so much Allison. I loved the cinnamon ice cream. I made a cheat’s-version ages ago just mixing cinnamon into store-bought non-dairy vanilla and freezing it again, but it wasn’t as good as from scratch. .

  12. caileejoy says

    November 16, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    Wow!! This looks so good!! Vegan ice-cream?? YUM!
    Sincerely, Cailee @ http://hellohealthyeating.com

    • coconutandberries says

      November 16, 2013 at 6:23 pm

      Thanks Cailee! You’d never know this ice-cream was vegan. It’s sweet and creamy and YUM!

  13. The New Loaf says

    November 16, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    This looks fantastic - I especially like being able to make ice cream without an ice cream maker!

    • coconutandberries says

      November 17, 2013 at 11:12 am

      That method is seriously life-changing! I only have a teeny freezer and there’s definitely no room in it for an ice cream maker :(

  14. An Unrefined Vegan says

    November 16, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    SO much going on here! Love it! Thank you so very much for being a part of the Potluck!

    • coconutandberries says

      November 16, 2013 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks again for organizing :)

  15. Amy says

    November 16, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    Beautiful dessert! Well done - can’t wait to make it myself. I haven’t come across coconut sugar yet, but I’m going to seek it out as anything coconut ranks high on my list! Happy VVP!

    • coconutandberries says

      November 17, 2013 at 11:10 am

      Thanks Amy. Honestly, you can use any sugar in this recipe but coconut sugar is the only granulated kind I keep in so that’s what I used.
      I definitely recommend seeking it out for other recipes though as it has such a delicious caramel flavour.

  16. celestedimilla says

    November 17, 2013 at 12:07 am

    How funny that you’ve only been to one potluck in real life. I can’t even count how many I’ve been to. Anyway, I love what you brought to this potluck. Crepes are my all time favorite food - I just love them!! And the way you made them here, YUM! :)

    • coconutandberries says

      November 17, 2013 at 11:03 am

      Thanks Celeste. I think sadly the idea of a “potluck” isn’t widely-known over here. I’m now going to one in December though and am already looking forward to it :)

  17. sophiazerg says

    November 17, 2013 at 1:03 am

    I love crepes! These look superb. Happy potluck :)
    I’ve been to so many! They’re fun, aren’t they? Even virtual ones…

    • coconutandberries says

      November 17, 2013 at 11:01 am

      Thanks Sophia, It’s been a lot of fun! Can’t wait to attend a real one now :)

      • sophiazerg says

        November 22, 2013 at 1:57 am

        Emma, I’ve nominated you for the Blog Of The Year Award. You truly have a fabulous blog - the recipes, the photos, all of it is amazing! Feel free to accept it here. :)
        http://silkandspiceblog.wordpress.com/2013/11/21/blog-of-the-year-award/

        • coconutandberries says

          November 22, 2013 at 3:12 pm

          Thanks so much Sophia! I’m hugely flattered! I love silk and spice too :)

          • sophiazerg says

            November 22, 2013 at 6:28 pm

            You’re very welcome and thanks for your kind words as well. :)

  18. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

    November 17, 2013 at 7:42 am

    Every component of this dessert sounds excellent! Combined, I’d be happy to take this and call it dinner as well as dessert :)

    • coconutandberries says

      November 17, 2013 at 10:59 am

      I didn’t say so but I actually ate this for lunch 😀 !!

  19. Liane says

    November 17, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    These look and sound so tasty :) I will probably use my own (glutenfree) pancake recipe, but especially the ice cream sounds great.

    • coconutandberries says

      November 18, 2013 at 10:02 am

      Hope you give the recipe a try! Great that you’ve got a gluten-free crepe recipe you like. I know another reader was looking for one.

  20. veghotpot says

    November 17, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    I do love a good crepe :) and cinnamon ice cream sounds like a winner!!

    • coconutandberries says

      November 18, 2013 at 10:00 am

      They were mighty tasty! So pleased to have a good crepe recipe under my belt too :)

  21. Kristy says

    November 18, 2013 at 5:02 am

    You have totally outdone yourself, Emma! Crepes and ice cream and fruit?! What?! I need this in my life. Stat. :-)

    • coconutandberries says

      November 18, 2013 at 9:59 am

      Thanks so much Kristy. I had a lot of fun putting this one together :)

  22. veganmiam.com says

    November 18, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    Welcome to Virtual Vegan Potluck, Emma! Love the idea of serving date & orange compote with the cinnamon ice cream - that reminds me, I need an ice cream maker! The vegan crepes look tasty, miam!

    • coconutandberries says

      November 18, 2013 at 9:53 pm

      You don’t even need an ice-cream maker with this method! Hope you enjoyed the Potluck too Rika- I loved the dish you brought along :)

  23. Maggie Muggins says

    November 19, 2013 at 12:44 am

    You’ve outdone yourself Emma, this looks freakin’ amazing! And I love that I can finally have ice cream without the maker.

    • coconutandberries says

      November 19, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      Thanks Megan :) That ice-cream method is life-changing I tell you!

  24. Richa says

    November 19, 2013 at 7:08 am

    sucha beautiful and decadent dessert and so many components to it all working together. i will probably be happy just eating the ice cream!

    • coconutandberries says

      November 19, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks Richa. I’ve had all of the components separately too and they are good in lots of ways. I love the compote on my morning porridge :)

  25. gigiveganville says

    November 20, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Oh shucks my ice creme maker broke and I have yet to be graced with a high powered blender but hey the crepes look delicious even on their own.

  26. spinachrevolution says

    November 21, 2013 at 5:23 am

    The compote recipe looks so good, I may use it for jam…
    Thank you for the great recipe.

  27. Laura says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:26 am

    What a great recipe - I’ve been looking for one for crepes! So delicious!

    • coconutandberries says

      November 25, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      I eat American-style pancakes all the time so decided I needed a change!

  28. Anna {Herbivore Triathlete} says

    November 30, 2013 at 2:59 am

    Yay, I finally made it to your VVP recipe! I’ve been working my way through the VVP for almost 2 weeks, yipes. This looks amazing Emma, I love everything about it. Happy VVP!

    • coconutandberries says

      November 30, 2013 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks Anna. It was fun to make and eat! Your recipe was my favourite in the ‘soup’ category, though I think it was more of a salad :)

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