INGREDIENTS
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For crepes
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5 large eggs, lightly whisked
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1 cup all purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups milk
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3 Tbsp white sugar [preferably fine/caster]
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2 tsp vanilla bean paste OR pure vanilla extract
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2 Tbsp melted butter, plus more to grease
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For filling and topping
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8 oz. dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
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3/4 cup light cream
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1/3 cup espresso
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6 to 8 Tbsp white sugar [preferably fine/caster], divided
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For sauce
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4 oz. dark chocolate, chopped
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3 Tbsp light cream or half and half
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3 Tbsp espresso
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3 Tbsp chocolate liqueur (Recipe below)
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3 Tbsp brown sugar
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2 tsp honey (optional)
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Chocolate Liqueur
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Makes 3 1/2 cups
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5 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup boiling water
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1 cup sugar
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3/4 cup water
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1 cup vodka
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3/4 cup heavy cream, for optional topping
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Cocoa nibs or chocolate shavings, for optional garnish