RECIPE: Pecan Praline Crepes

A recipe to celebrate National Pecan Praline Day on June 24

SAN ANTONIO – National Pecan Praline Day falls on Saturday, June 24, this year. 

To celebrate, Mi Tierra Cafe and Bakery is sharing their iconic recipe for Pecan Praline Crepes. 

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The Pecan Praline is the number one-selling item at Mi Tierra's bakery. 

They are made daily by Tereso Torentera, also known as the Candy Man.

Torentera has worked at Mi Tierra since 1981. He makes about four or five trays of pralines daily, and about 20 trays during the summer and on holidays. 

They use about 30 pounds of pecans to make 15-20 trays. 

For more information on Mi Tierra and how to order gift baskets of pecan pralines, visit their website, or stop in to try their Pecan Praline Crepes. 

For the Crepes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup AP Flour
  • 1 ¼ cups of Milk
  • 1/3 cup of sweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Mexican Vanilla

Directions:

  • Blend all ingredients together in a blender and let settle for 15 minutes, or whisk all ingredients together until completely combined.
  • In a non stick pan, spray some cooking spray and add approximately ½ cup of batter to the pan over medium heat. Constantly move the pan to spread the batter into a very thin pancake.
  • Once cooked, reserve and put to the side.
  • For the Filling

    Ingredients:

    • 1 Quart Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
    • 1 tsp Mexican Vanilla
    • 2 fl oz Grand Marnier

    Directions:

  • In a mixer, add the cold heavy cream and begin to mix on medium speed.
  • Add the powdered sugar, Grand Marnier, and Mexican vanilla and whip until stiff peaks.
  • For the Garnish

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup of candied or pecan praline chopped
    • Sliced Strawberries
    • Cajeta or Chocolate Sauce

    Directions:

  • Roll each crepe and fill with the whipped cream mixture.
  • Top with the chopped praline, and cajeta.
  • Enjoy!
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    About the Author:

    Katie Meyers is the Executive Producer of KPRC 2’s Houston Life, an afternoon variety and lifestyle show focused on celebrating the city of Houston. She enjoys podcasts, show tunes, her rescue pup Penny and coffee... lots of coffee.