Sausage and Cannoli-Inspired Sweet Ricotta Stuffed Crepes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Savory Italian sausage crepes paired with a sweet ricotta filling inspired by traditional cannoli flavors for a unique breakfast or brunch treat. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, combines all-purpose flour, milk, large eggs into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 460 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
• 8 oz, casings removed Italian sausage
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/4 tsp salt
• as needed for cooking vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a blender, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups milk, 2 large eggs, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1/4 tsp salt. Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth and let batter rest for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tsp vegetable oil. Pour about 1/4 cup crepe batter and swirl to coat the pan thinly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges lift and bottom is lightly golden, then flip and cook 30 seconds more. Repeat to make 8 crepes.
3. Step 3: In another skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook 8 oz Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
4. Step 4: In a bowl, mix 1 cup ricotta cheese with 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, and 1 tsp fresh orange zest until creamy.
5. Step 5: To assemble, spoon 2 tbsp sweet ricotta mixture onto each crepe and fold into quarters. Top with warm sausage crumbles for a contrast of sweet and savory flavors perfect for brunch.