Winter
Orange Ricotta Pillows with Lillet Kumquat Compote
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159 Reviews
sugarandsalt
May 6, 2021
Was looking for a recipe that incorporated oranges because I had oranges I wanted to get rid of. I love this recipe, even my husband loved it. The crepes turned out wonderful and had a great orange taste. I did not have kumquats, so I just made the compote with sliced oranges, and I used powdered ginger and cardamom. I did not include the littet because I didn't want to incorporate alcohol in this recipe. The filling was refreshing, I really liked the cream cheese addition. With my adjustments, it still turned out amazing. Highly recommend for brunch/breakfast gatherings.
TheWimpyVegetarian
June 10, 2021
Thank you so very much! It's a very flexible recipe, and am so happy it worked so well for you!
KLCannaday
July 11, 2016
This was incredible. Since kumquats are out of season, I topped the crepes with lovely, juicy fresh nectarines, chopped pistachios and mint. I also added some finely sliced orange peel and a little lemon zest to the sauce as it reduced (then strained it). Served with Lillet, this was a huge success at our 'Wine Dining Group'. Thank you so much for sharing.
Petite F.
January 11, 2015
Excellent combo of flavors! I did not have Lillet so subbed Moscato and rum :) It made it a bit more sweeter but the bitterness of the kumquats balanced it off.
thx 4 sharing the recipe!
thx 4 sharing the recipe!
BurntCream
December 17, 2014
I'll be making this tonight with rhubarb in place of kumquats - hopefully it'll be a good substitution! Would you serve just one crepe per person?
chumbalina
January 11, 2014
Hello ! The recipe looks great. I was planning on preparing the crepes ahead of time and perhaps even freezing a couple. Do you think the ricotta filling will keep well in the fridge for upto a week or so ?
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 11, 2014
You can make the ricotta filling ahead of time, but I wouldn't keep it in the fridge for longer than a week. Excited you're going to try it! Hope you like it!
suzygregory
December 24, 2013
Thanks for your quick responses! Tomorrow is white Lillet and the hunt for kumquats! Can't wait to try this :)
suzygregory
December 24, 2013
Oops...also, I have never used kumquats before. Do I need to peel them for this recipe?
TheWimpyVegetarian
December 24, 2013
You do not. There are seeds, but once you slice the kumquats, just pop them out. In the case of a kumquat, it's just the opposite of an orange in that it's the peel that's sweet. The pulp of kumquats are very tart, so you definitely want the peel included.
TheWimpyVegetarian
December 24, 2013
Oh, and I hope you like these crepes as much as we have! Just let me know if you have any other questions :-)
suzygregory
December 24, 2013
I want to make this for Christmas, I think I got the "wrong" Lillet! They apparently make both red and white. For clarification, which did you use in this recipe? I might still have time to switch them :)
TheWimpyVegetarian
December 24, 2013
I used white. I'm so glad you mentioned that. I didn't even know there was a red! I'm going to make that change to the recipe.
Kimbees54
January 6, 2013
Oh -- this is SOOOOOOO good! Rave reviews from everyone at our brunch from 55 to 4-years-old. This is now in my standard brunch repertoire.
Jaynerly
September 9, 2012
Lillet is a brand of wine in the US! In the UK its a brand of tampon so it did make me laugh when I first heard of it!
TheWimpyVegetarian
September 9, 2012
How funny, Jaynerly!! I'll bet it gave you pause when you read that ingredient. Clare-Louise Hamel, Lillet is a brand of French aperitif wine. It is a blend of 85% Bordeaux wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle for the Blanc; Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for the Rouge) and 15% macerated liqueurs, mostly citrus liqueurs from the peels of sweet oranges from Spain and Morocco and the peels of bitter green oranges from Haiti. If you can't find it, any light white aperitif wine will work. You can use Sauvignon Blanc, but it won't have the complexity of Lillet. Hope that helps!!
sunflourbaking
February 13, 2012
Kumquats are impossible to find! Do you have any suggestions as to which orange variety would make the best substitution?
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 13, 2012
I know kumquats aren't always readily available, even this time of year :-( I would go with clementines or other small mandarin orange. If you can't find them, I'd go with tangerines. With either option, I would remove the skin and chop up the fruit into small bite-sized pieces. I'd love to hear how that works for you!
Deborah M.
February 10, 2012
I only had one cup of Lillet left in the pantry, so I added a cup of Patron Citronage Orange Liqueur. Fabulous! I couldn't find kumquats at my super-sized grocery store, so I used the pulp and zest of an orange. I love the cardamom and ginger additions to this recipe, too! Mom's birthday party isn't until 6:00 tonight; I'm hoping I can control myself so there' something left to serve my guests! Thanks for a fabulous recipe ChezSuzanne.
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 13, 2012
Oh yay! I'm so glad you made these and liked them so much!!! Thanks so much for letting me know.
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 4, 2012
Thanks again everyone! I so appreciate everyone's comments, and votes!!
JSCooks
February 4, 2012
These remind my of my grandma's blintzes, upgraded. Can't wait to take your recipe for a spin. Congratulations! Well deserved!
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 4, 2012
Thanks so much, Jenny! Would love to hear what you think if you try them!!
StillServedWarm
February 3, 2012
Susan this dish is so amazing that I can't stop looking at the pictures! I might use them as a screensaver... ;)
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TheWimpyVegetarian
February 4, 2012
Wow, Ambra thanks so much! And thanks for your wonderful comments you left on my blog!!!!
Kukla
February 2, 2012
Congratulations Susan! I knew this recipe will be the winner and was glad to vote.
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 4, 2012
Thanks so much Kukla! I can't wait to try your lemon-ricotta bars!
Nan
February 2, 2012
WOW what a different delicious elegant recipe, love all the flavors, you deserve the win!!
Ms. T.
February 2, 2012
Way to go Susan! What an inspired recipe :)
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 4, 2012
Thanks Tiffany! I should have invited you up to the house to try them!!
gingerroot
February 2, 2012
Congratulations, ChezSuzanne! I look forward to trying your lovely recipe.
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 4, 2012
Thanks gingerroot!! I'd love to hear what you think if you make these little beauties.
gingerroot
February 2, 2012
Congratulations, ChezSuzanne! I look forward to trying your lovely recipe.
Bevi
February 1, 2012
Congrats Susan! It's a beauty!
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 4, 2012
Thanks so much Bevi!! I really appreciate it and your kind comments on my blog too!!!
nannydeb
February 1, 2012
Congratulations ChezSuzanne! I will make this fabulous recipe soon!
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 1, 2012
Thanks so much nannydeb. And I'm planning on making yours! It looks just wonderful!!
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 1, 2012
Oh wow! I'm thrilled!!!! Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate it. This is a really great way have crepes, but I can't wait to try nannydeb's fabulous looking cake too!
Kitchen B.
February 1, 2012
Congrats CS, this looks wonderful. I am a kumquat fan - big fan. Well done.
EmilyC
February 1, 2012
Congrats ChezSuzanne! I didn't get around to making these over the weekend but can't wait to try them!
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 4, 2012
Whew! When I didn't hear back I was afraid you'd made them and they hadn't at all turned out. You'll make them when the time is right. No worries. I hope you like them!!
fiveandspice
February 1, 2012
Congrats ChezSuzanne! These are so lovely! Planning to make a version of them for brunch on Saturday, actually!
fiveandspice
February 4, 2012
Hi Susan! We just finished eating a batch of these and they were scrumptious! I made sourdough crepes instead of regular, and I didn't actually have lillet (oops), so I adapted the compote a bit. The creamy filling with the bittersweet kumquat topping was just wonderful!
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 4, 2012
Oh yay!!!!! I'm so happy you made these, and like them so much! Thanks so much for letting me know!
boulangere
February 1, 2012
Congratulations, CS. This is an exquisitely beautiful recipe. Beautifully done.
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 4, 2012
Thanks so much b! I have a whole file of recipes of yours I'm wanting to make!!
Ms. T.
January 31, 2012
Woohoo! Congrats and good luck. This recipe is so creative and looks absolutely delicious!
ashleychasesdinner
January 29, 2012
Congrats ChezSuzanne!! This looks scrumptous! I 'll be trying soon. I am just dying to take a bite!
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 30, 2012
Thanks Ashley!!! I wish I had some left :-) Would love to hear what you think if you make them!
culture_connoisseur
January 29, 2012
All I have to say is, thank God they only give us two to choose from! There are some amazing recipes submitted for this contest. This one looks absolutely delicious! I love love love crepes, and will be making this soon!
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 30, 2012
Thanks so much! There were some amazing submissions that look wonderful, including the cake this one is in the finalist circle with. I've got a whole list of citrus dishes I can't wait to make now too!!! Hope you try these crepes; they are so so delicious, and crepes are really so easy to make!
Shalini
January 27, 2012
Congratulations Chez Suzanne! You've given me a compelling reason to buy Lillet now, I've always wanted to try it! I wonder if we'll be trying this for brunch or dessert. Can't wait!
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 27, 2012
Thanks Shalini!! I saw Lillet mentioned in blog posts last spring or summer, and on twitter, and decided I just had to buy some. If you don't have Lillet, this dish also works well with Riesling or a Sauvignon Blanc, but if you see the Lillet, grab it :-)
Kitchen B.
January 27, 2012
I love kumquats - they have to be my fave citrus (don't let oranges and lemons hear me!). The pillows are great - remind me of blintzes. Congratulations.
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 27, 2012
Thanks so much KB!! You're on Team Kumquat too - I love your kumquat smoothie jam!
hardlikearmour
January 26, 2012
Congrats, CS! Glad to see the kumquat getting some love, and I can't imagine a more spectacular way to put them in the spotlight!
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 26, 2012
Thanks HLA!! Go kumquats! I wanted to test you Shaker Pie or your Chocolate Tangerine Curd , but got home too late. I plan to make them anyway - they just look soooo good.
nannydeb
January 26, 2012
Yikes! What tough competition! These look fabulous! I can't believe I missed this before!
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 26, 2012
Thanks nannydeb! I love how your cake sounds - many congrats to you!!!
fiveandspice
January 26, 2012
Congrats ChezSuzanne! I cannot for the life of me figure out how these didn't catch my eye before! Crepes, ricotta, and kumquats? Love, love, love!
BlueKaleRoad
January 26, 2012
Congratulations! Happy to see your lovely recipe here as a finalist. Variations of saying "kumquat compote" are swirling in my head now! :)
EmilyC
January 26, 2012
I had a feeling we'd be seeing your crepes as a finalist this week! Many congrats on an exquisite recipe! Hope to try it soon!
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 26, 2012
Thanks so much EmilyC! I'd love to hear what you think if you try it!!
drkate
January 26, 2012
The testing and chef's notes take up just over 3 lines on my page and are cut off mid-sentence. I'd like to see all of the notes. Is there a way to expand them? Even when I click on the "expand" button, nothing happens for me except the notes disappear entirely and the "collapse" button appears.
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 26, 2012
Hmm. You're doing the right thing, am just guessing something was going wrong earlier. Try again, and hopefully it will work now!
AntoniaJames
January 26, 2012
What a gorgeous, clever recipe! Love the back story, love the combination of flavors, and love how easy and practical this is. I'm so looking forward to trying it. (And I may well do so for dinner tonight, yes, for dinner, with a salad on the side, as I just made ricotta the other day. I'll reduce the honey in the filling.) Congratulations! ;o)
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 26, 2012
Thanks so much AJ! I had my eye on your orange buttermilk sherbet, but I just got home and missed it. I'm making it anyway - it looks so refreshing and would be perfect with these little ricotta pillows.
arielleclementine
January 26, 2012
love the look of these! so sophisticated and lovely! congrats :)
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 26, 2012
Thanks so much AC!! Everytime I see this photo of you and little Henry, I just smile so big....:-D
Panfusine
January 26, 2012
Sounds great, Love the part about sipping the lillet & trying to make the compote before its all swigged up.. Congrats on the finalist pick, well deserved!
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 26, 2012
Thanks so much Panfusine!! I really appreciate it. Lillet all gone :-(
Lizthechef
January 26, 2012
Congrats on being a finalist with such a rock star recipe, Susan!! You always set the beam high, pal.
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 26, 2012
Thanks so much Liz!!! I'm totally floored - there were so many wonderful citrus recipes last week.
gingerroot
January 26, 2012
I'm late to the party, but this is gorgeous, ChezSuzanne! What a lovely recipe.
Marguerite P.
January 21, 2012
This looks totally beautiful! and it involves so many things I love (as in, I will happily follow step 9, since you insist...)
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 21, 2012
And I totally insist :-) Thanks so much SaltHands! Hope you have a chance to make these little guys. And the Lillet is sooo good.
Lizthechef
January 21, 2012
OK, I never truly believed kumquats for for anything but the garnish my grandmother put around the Thanksgiving turkey - you and mrslarkin have convinced me otherwise!
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 21, 2012
You're not alone, Liz! I admit they're still a relatively new citrus for me - I fell in love with them when I went to potluck where someone brought a massaged kale salad with sliced kumquats. I fell in love with kale the same night.
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 20, 2012
This is in the testing kitchen, so I can't amend the recipe, but wanted to add a note that if you don't have Lillet, you can substitute a gewerzteminer or reisling for it. And any wine with honey tones to it sings in this.
aargersi
January 20, 2012
That is gorgeous! Another one for TK! (Team Kumquat)
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 20, 2012
Yay TK!!! Thanks aargersi! So glad the little kumquat is getting some respect in this contest :-)
calendargirl
January 20, 2012
Looks scrumptious!
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 20, 2012
Thanks calendargirl! I'm embarrassed to admit that I ate 2 of them and half of the compote...diet (re)starts today :-)
mylittlekitchen
January 19, 2012
This looks delicious!!
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 20, 2012
Thanks so much, mylittlekitchen!! They were fun to put together :-)
hardlikearmour
January 19, 2012
Incredible! Those candied kumquats look like gorgeous orange jewels. This recipe looks like a real winner to me!
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 19, 2012
Thanks HLA!!! This is, quite obviously, the kumquat recipe I alluded to in my comments to your wonderful kumquat pie recipe.
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 19, 2012
Thanks so much b! I've been wanting to make them since the beginning and I just needed to do it!
EmilyC
January 19, 2012
I agree with boulangere! This looks insanely delicious.
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 19, 2012
Many thanks, EmilyC! You are all fabulous cooks, and appreciate it!
Bevi
January 19, 2012
Holy Cow! This is a complete inspiration. And such a lovely, succulent photo.
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 19, 2012
Thanks so much Bevi! I hope you got back home safe and sound! You got out of SF and the Fancy Food Show just in time before the rain hit - good timing :-)
boulangere
January 19, 2012
Oh my, this is a masterpiece! I can practically taste it right out of your gorgeous photo!
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 19, 2012
Yikes, b, I responded with my thanks to you, but don't see it here! Thank you so much for all your support on my cooking!!!!
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