Ficelle Picarde (France)

An authentic recipe for France's famous Ficelle Picarde, highlighting delicate crêpes filled with savory ham and mushrooms, baked under a blanket of cream and cheese.

Level Medium Prep 30 min Cook 20 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

50 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 30m

Cook 20m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for France's famous Ficelle Picarde, highlighting delicate crêpes filled with savory ham and mushrooms, baked under a blanket of cream and cheese.

Traditional Picardy savory crêpes rolled with ham and mushrooms, baked in heavy cream and Gruyère cheese.

Instructions

Whisk flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, and salt together in a bowl until smooth to form crêpe batter. Let rest for 20 minutes.
Heat a lightly buttered crêpe pan and cook thin crêpes one by one, setting them aside.
Sauté chopped shallots and sliced mushrooms in a pan with butter until tender and moisture evaporates.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and butter an ovenproof baking dish.
Lay out each crêpe, place a slice of ham on top, followed by a spoonful of the cooked mushroom mixture. Roll the crêpes up tightly like a cylinder.
Arrange the rolled crêpes in the baking dish, pour heavy cream over them, and generously top with grated Gruyère cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the top is bubbling and golden brown.
20 min

Nutrition

Calories 410

Protein 18g

Carbs 28g

Fat 26g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 4g

Sodium 580mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 30 min

Cook 20 min

Total 50 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.7
Presentation 9.5
Nutrition 7.0
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 7.5
Would Make Again 9.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An exquisite, comforting French classic combining delicate savory crêpes with rich cream and melted cheese.

Pros

Rich and indulgent
Classic French flavors
Great for dinner parties

Cons

Requires multiple steps for batter and filling

Overview

Traditional Picardy savory crêpes rolled with ham and mushrooms, baked in heavy cream and Gruyère cheese.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for France's famous Ficelle Picarde, highlighting delicate crêpes filled with savory ham and mushrooms, baked under a blanket of cream and cheese.

Tips

Let the crêpe batter rest for at least 20 minutes so the flour hydrates properly for tender crêpes
Use authentic French crème fraîche instead of standard heavy cream for a richer flavor profile
Broil the dish for the last 2 minutes of baking to achieve a perfectly golden, bubbly cheese crust