Pancakes with strawberries and vanilla whipped cream

Ingredients:

Crepes

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup premium flour
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 3 tbsp (45 g) butter, cut into 12 cubes
• 1 tbsp. strawberry sauce
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Whipped cream

• 1/2 cup heavy cream 33%
• 1.5 tsp powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Vanilla powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 vanilla bean

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 65°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
   For pancakesPlace eggs, milk, flour, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth.
   
   Heat a 25cm nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 cube of butter. Once melted, add 1/4 cup of batter and immediately tilt the pan to coat the bottom in an even layer. Cook for 1 minute, until the batter is set and lightly browned.
   
   Using a heatproof spatula, carefully lift the edges and flip the pancake. Cook for less than 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining batter and butter.
2. In a small bowl, combine the strawberries and vanilla extract, then spoon 2 teaspoons of the filling down the center of each crepe. Using the back of a spoon, spread the berries evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) gap from the edges. Starting at the nearest end, roll the crepes into tubes. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake in a warm oven for no more than 20 minutes before serving.
3. For whipped creamIn a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
   
   Transfer the pancakes to a serving plate and sprinkle with vanilla sugar. Serve with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
   
   Vanilla powdered sugarPlace sugar in a coffee grinder. Using a vegetable peeler, split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the vanilla seeds to the sugar. Grind, pausing 10-15 times, until the vanilla and sugar are combined. Cut the empty bean into 2.5 cm pieces and transfer to a glass canning jar. Pour in the vanilla powdered sugar and close the lid. Shake the jar well before using.