Ficelles Picardes are one of the great specialities of the Picardy region in northern France — thin crêpes wrapped around mushrooms and ham, topped with cream and baked until golden and bubbling. The perfect blend of indulgence and simplicity.
Ingredients (serves 4 — 2 per person)
- 8 thin crêpes (see our classic crêpe recipe)
- 200 g button mushrooms, finely chopped
- 8 thin slices of cooked ham
- 200 ml single cream
- 100 ml crème fraîche
- 100 g Gruyère, grated
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt, pepper, nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Butter a large gratin dish.
- Make the mushroom filling: melt butter in a pan and sauté the shallot until soft. Add the mushrooms and cook over high heat until all moisture has evaporated. Season well.
- Lay a crêpe flat. Place a slice of ham on top, then a spoonful of mushroom filling. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the gratin dish. Repeat for all crêpes.
- Mix together the single cream and crème fraîche. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over the rolled crêpes.
- Scatter the grated Gruyère generously over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Serve immediately with a crisp green salad.
Bon appétit! 🇫🇷🥞