when you want something sweet for dinner

3/4 c. mascarpone cheese
1 c. whipping cream
dash vanilla
2 T powdered sugar

to make filling:
partially whip the cream. stir the cheese vigorously, incorporating the vanilla and sugar until cheese is softened. fold the cream into the cheese until thoroughly combined. the cheese/cream proportions can be adjusted to your liking.

1 package frozen berries
juice from one lemon
1/4 c demarara or turbinado sugar
dash cinnamon
dash cloves
berry or orange liqueur

to make berry sauce:
combine berries, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, cloves in a saucepan over medium low heat. simmer until berries have broken down to the desired consistency. taste and adjust spices and sugar if needed. add liqueur. thicken with cornstarch if necessary.

3 eggs
1 c milk
1/3 c half and half or cream
1 c flour
1 T sugar
1/4 t salt
3 T melted butter, cooled

to make crepes:
blend eggs, milk, cream, flour, sugar, salt in a blender. chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes. spray 7" non-stick skillet with cooking spray and put over medium heat. when pan is hot, pour in three tablespoons of batter and tilt pan gently to distribute evenly. cook until edges begin to brown, 45-60 seconds. turn over and cook another 30 seconds or so until set. transfer crepe to a plate, cover with a paper towel. repeat until batter is gone, re-spraying as necessary and layering a paper towel between each crepe.

to serve:
put a few spoonfuls of the cream in the center of each crepe and roll up. drizzle the berries on top. dust with powdered sugar.

would be good with fancy marmalade, fresh berries, or other fruit sauce also.