Philly Strawberry and Cream Crepe Layer Cake

Amy Tong Amy Tong
posted Aug 17, 2011
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I made a chocolate crepe layer cake for my husband's birthday and it was a hit. All the guests were impressed with such a gorgeous and elegant cake. I recreated the crepe layer cake with a Philly twist along with strawberry and cream this time to celebrate my mom's upcoming birthday. It's refreshing, tasty, elegant and beautiful.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberry, sliced (reserve 1 for garnish on top)
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting on top for garnish
  • 6 ounces Philadelphia Strawberry Cream Cheese
  • 1 packaged ready to serve sweet crepes (8 crepes), thawed

Directions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, gently toss strawberry slices with 2 tablespoon of lemon juice and sugar together. Set aside.
  2. In another mixing bowl, use a hand held mixer and whip heavy cream with vanilla extract and powdered sugar until medium peak forms. Add cream cheese and lemon zest, whip until ingredients are well combined.
  3. On a serving plate, place 1 crepe in the middle, spread 3 to 4 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture evenly on top leaving a 1/2 –inch border all around. Layer strawberry slices on cream and top with another crepe. Continue to layer until used up all the crepes.
  4. On the very top crepe layer, dollop a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture in the middle and top with a whole strawberry to garnish. Dust with powdered sugar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • cook time
    5 min.
  • prep time
    15 min.
  • yields
    6 serv.

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  • Laurie Figone
    Feb 4, 2013 at 6:56am
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    I could dive right into that Amy!!
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  • susan gibson
    Oct 31, 2012 at 2:10pm
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    I think this could replace the shortcake to a special strawberry delight! I think the photo is just lovely.
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  • Robin McLaren
    Oct 31, 2012 at 12:55pm
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    This looks so elegant and delicious! It's also very simple to make!I will make this one for sure. thanks Amy!

    http://realwomenofphiladelphia.com/recipes/view/1072904/philly-strawberry-and-cream-crepe-layer-cake
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  • sac5134
    Jun 24, 2012 at 9:11pm
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    This looks beyond amazing! Im glad I didn't enter into this contest against you!lol
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  • Lacy Adam
    Sep 9, 2011 at 4:22pm
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    Goregous! or GORGEus;)? Yum~!
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  • Laurie Figone
    Sep 9, 2011 at 10:49am
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    Amy.
    A HUGE Congrats to you : )
    Truly an IMPRESSIVE dessert!! Too pretty to eat...love the pic!!
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  • Amy Tong
    Sep 8, 2011 at 9:30pm
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    Thank you for all your kind words. :) I'm thrilled my recipe was selected as one of the winners.

    @ Nancy: Thanks for visiting my blog. The one on my blog was a Chocolate Crepe Layer Cake made for my hubby's Birthday. Here's the link if any one else is interested to take a look.

    http://utry.it/2011/08/valrhona-chocolate-crepe-layer-cake.html
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  • Megan Schwitzing
    Sep 8, 2011 at 9:20pm
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    Congratulations, Amy! This really is a fantastic looking dessert!! Wow!
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  • Nancy Manlove
    Sep 8, 2011 at 5:17pm
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    Saw this one your blog Amy or was that the chocolate cake for your father? This is lovely! Congratulations! It truly is a delightful looking dessert!
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  • Tresa Hargrove
    Sep 8, 2011 at 5:08pm
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    Absolutely beautiful Amy! It sounds delicious also! CONGRATULATIONS on your big win! HUGS♥
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  • Rachael Kelly
    Sep 8, 2011 at 4:09pm
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    Love this. It's so pretty!
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  • Kelli Henderson
    Aug 21, 2011 at 1:05pm
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    Amy, this is absolutely stunning! I did not even know you could buy ready to serve sweet crepes! Great job!
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  • Kirsten Shabaz
    Aug 19, 2011 at 1:23pm
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    That is totally impressive...great job Amy! love those flavors and that photo...perfect!
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  • Cheryl Lundquist
    Aug 18, 2011 at 6:35pm
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    This a so pretty!! Nice photo. Looks delicious as well. Great job!
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  • Jan Eide
    Aug 18, 2011 at 3:44pm
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    This is so pretty, and it sounds absolutely wonderful!
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  • Kathryn Rezza
    Aug 18, 2011 at 10:19am
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    Amy this is JUST FABULOUS love the presentation. really really nice
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  • PJT
    PJT
    Aug 18, 2011 at 8:56am
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    A beautiful layered crepe recipe! This looks grand!
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  • Claudia Signal Leon
    Aug 18, 2011 at 8:40am
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    Oooooh, Amy! I love this! So very impressive... you know, you are the best!
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  • Steelmom
    Aug 18, 2011 at 7:47am
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    Now that is an impressive dessert. Layers of cream and strawberries yummy
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  • Amy Tong
    Aug 17, 2011 at 11:18pm
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    Thank you for the sweet comments, ladies. It was almost too beautiful to cut into, almost! hehehe....It was so delicious we finished the whole cake in no time as well! I think it'll be the next most requested dessert in my house very soon!
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  • Amy Williams
    Aug 17, 2011 at 9:05pm
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    I love that you can create this beautiful dish in no time flat! Superb job on this whole submission!
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  • RWOP Girl
    Aug 17, 2011 at 7:35pm
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    Absolutely stunning, Amy! Love the bright colors in this photo!
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  • Coleen McCrea Katz
    Aug 17, 2011 at 6:17pm
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    Amy this looks fantastic!
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  • Isabel Minunni
    Aug 17, 2011 at 6:12pm
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    Impressive as always Amy! Looks absolutely beautiful too!
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