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Asparagus in Corn Crepes

2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 eggs
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
CREAM SAUCE:
1 cup milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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Asparagus in Corn Crepes cont.

60 thin asparagus spears (about 2 pounds), trimmed
1 cup chopped pistachios


In a food processor or blender, cover and process corn until pureed.
Add the flour, cream, eggs, butter, salt and pepper; pulse until
blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Heat a lightly greased
8-in. nonstick skillet; pour 1/4 cup batter into the center of
skillet. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top
appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire
rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When
cool, stack the crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between.
In a small saucepan, heat milk and cream cheese over low until

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Asparagus in Corn Crepes

melted; stir until blended. Stir in the salt, pepper and nutmeg; keep
warm. Steam the asparagus for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Place stack of crepes on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high
for 10-15 seconds or until warmed. To assemble, fold each crepe
around four asparagus spears. Place seam side down on a serving dish;
drizzle with cream sauce. Garnish with pistachios. Serve immediately.


Yield: 15 servings.

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