Lemon and Vanilla Crêpe Cake with Creamy Layers - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• Zest of 1 lemon, removed with a vegetable peeler
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
• 4 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 3/4 cups cold heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
• Red, white and blue nonpareils, for topping
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons red gel food coloring