Here’s a classic Crêpe recipe — thin, delicate pancakes that can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients.
🥞 Classic French Crêpes
Ingredients (Makes 8–10 crêpes)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter (plus extra for the pan)
- 1 tbsp sugar (omit for savory crêpes)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for sweet crêpes)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Batter
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and eggs.
- Gradually add milk while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Stir in melted butter, sugar (if using), salt, and vanilla.
- Mix until smooth and thin (batter should be similar to heavy cream).
- Let rest 20–30 minutes for best texture.
2️⃣ Cook the Crêpes
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pour about ¼ cup batter into the pan, swirling quickly to coat the bottom evenly.
- Cook 1–2 minutes until edges lift and bottom is lightly golden.
- Flip and cook another 30–60 seconds.
- Remove and stack on a plate. Repeat with remaining batter.
3️⃣ Fill & Serve
Sweet Filling Ideas:
- Fresh berries and whipped cream
- Nutella and sliced bananas
- Lemon juice and powdered sugar
- Strawberry jam
Savory Filling Ideas:
- Ham and cheese
- Spinach and mushrooms
- Scrambled eggs and bacon
- Chicken with creamy sauce
Fold or roll and serve warm.
💡 Tips
- If batter is too thick, add 1–2 tbsp milk.
- Use a blender for ultra-smooth batter.
- Keep cooked crêpes warm under foil.
- Crêpes can be refrigerated (stacked with parchment between) for 2–3 days.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- 🍫 Chocolate crêpes
- 🧀 Savory cheese and herb crêpes
- 🍓 Strawberry cream crêpe filling recipe
Which one would you like?
