Christmas fir tree of herb crepes with roasted chicken, soft cheese, and warm spiced cranberry sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the eggs, milk, and 30 g melted butter, and whisk until smooth. Stir in the fresh parsley and chives. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   While the batter rests, make the filling. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

3. 3

   Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Stir in the shredded roasted chicken, cream cheese, half of the mozzarella, nutmeg, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until creamy. Remove from the heat.

4. 4

   For the sauce, place the cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, balsamic vinegar, and fresh rosemary in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly. Keep warm.

5. 5

   Heat a 20 to 24 cm / 8 to 9.5 inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with a little butter if needed. Pour in a portion of batter and swirl to form a thin crepe. Cook for 1 minute on the first side and 30 seconds on the second side. Repeat to make 8 crepes.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. On a lined or greased baking tray, place one crepe as the base and spread a thin layer of filling over it. Repeat, stacking 6 crepes with filling between each one. Use the remaining 2 crepes to finish the structure and add stability if any layer is uneven.

7. 7

   Using a sharp knife, gently trim the stacked crepe cake into a fir tree shape: wider at the bottom and narrower at the top. Place the trimmings on the sides or base to mimic branches if desired. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top.

8. 8

   Bake the crepe fir tree for 12 to 15 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until heated through and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve the Christmas fir tree warm with the spiced cranberry sauce spooned over or on the side.