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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Crepes Recipe

    Crepes Recipe

    Published: May 12, 2021 · Modified: Apr 6, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Easy Crepes Recipe for thin, airy crepes! Fill them with your favorite toppings like strawberries, whipped cream, Nutella and peanut butter.

    a folded crepe on a plate with berries

    One of the best things about this crepes recipe is that it can be made for breakfast, dinner, and dessert! When served or breakfast crepes are often filled with fruit, for dinner add savory fillings, and for dessert try chocolate or caramel!

    How To Make Crepes

    This crepes recipe shows step-by-step instructions, photos, and video for how to make crepes. It’s an easy recipe that takes a little practice getting the technique down. The great thing is that even the less than perfect crepes are delicious!

    • Mix batter in blender
    • Rest batter in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
    • Heat pan over medium heat
    • Grease the pan and add batter
    • Cook the crepe on both sides
    • Slide finished crepes onto a plate
    • Add your favorite toppings
    batter ingredients in a blender cup

    Put the flour, egg, half-n-half, club soda, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in the blender. Blend until smooth.

    blended ingredients in a blender cup

    Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

    a hand pouring batter into a frying pan from a measuring cup

    Heat a crepe pan or 10-inch skillet with sloped sides over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, lift the pan from the heat and spray it with cooking spray. Then, pour 1/4 cup of the crepe batter into the pan.

    crepe batter spreading out into the frying pan

    Quickly tilt and turn the pan so that the batter spreads evenly over the bottom of the pan.

    crepe batter in a frying pan

    Return the pan to the heat and cook for 30-60 seconds until the bottom starts to turn golden.

    a crepe frying in a black frying pan

    Then, flip the crepe over and cook on the other side until it start to turn golden.

    a stack of crepes on a plate

    Slide the crepes from the pan onto a plate in a stack or onto individual serving plates.

    colorful strawberries and blueberries and whipped cream on a folded crepe

    To fill a crepe place it on a plate and fold it in half. Cover one side with whipped cream and top it with fresh berries. Another option for folding crepes is to place the filling in the center and then fold the two sides up over the filling.

    Filling Suggestions For Sweet Crepes Recipe

    This crepes recipe is perfect for any sweet fillings. When serving them for breakfast, fresh berries or a fruit sauce are popular choices. And when it comes to dessert, Nutella, chocolate, and caramel are great options.

    • Fresh Berries: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries blackberries
    • Banana: sliced bananas with chocolate sauce
    • Cinnamon and sugar
    • Peanut butter and syrup
    • Caramel: caramel syrup and whipped cream
    • Fruit Sauce: blueberry sauce, raspberry sauce, strawberry sauce
    • Cherry: cherry pie filling and whipped cream
    • Lemon: lemon curd and whipped cream
    • Hazelnut: nutella and whipped cream

    Savory Crepes Recipes

    When make savory crepes, you can follow this same crepes recipe but omit the sugar, if desired. Here are some of our favorite fillings for savory crepes.

    • Turkey: diced turkey, bacon bits, cheddar cheese
    • Ham: diced ham, swiss cheese
    • Chicken: shredded cheese, pepper jack cheese, black beans, salsa
    • Veggie: oven roasted vegetables, cheddar cheese
    berries and cream inside a folded crepe

    Then fold the crepe in half again covering the filling. Sprinkle the crepes with powdered sugar before serving.

    Crepes Recipe Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a crepe?

    A crepe is a very thin pancake. It can be filled with sweet or savory toppings.

    Can this crepes recipe be made ahead of time?

    Yes, this crepes recipe can be made ahead of time. Allow the cooked crepes to come to room temperature. Then, wrap the stack in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to three days.

    How can crepes be reheated?

    Crepes can be reheated in the oven (350˚F for 7-12 minutes) or the microwave (50% power for 30-45 seconds). They can also be warmed individually in a skillet over low heat.

    What do you eat with crepes?

    Crepes are typically served for breakfast or brunch with other breakfast dishes such as scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage, toast, and fresh fruit salad.

    folded crepes with berries and whipped cream inside arranged on plates

    Want more breakfast recipes? Try making these next:

    • This French Toast recipe makes a stack of golden brown French toast with a hint of cinnamon topped with maple syrup and powdered sugar.
    • Make this Egg Bake recipe for overnight guests or for your family! This breakfast casserole has bacon, eggs, and cheese all in one dish
    • Wondering how to make an omelet? Here’s our easy method with step-by-step instructions for a quick breakfast any day of the week!
    • Homemade waffles with bisquick are a great way to start the day. Top them with butter and syrup or fresh fruit and whipped cream.
    berry filled crepe on a plate

    Crepes Recipe

    Easy Crepes Recipe for thin, airy crepes! Fill them with your favorite toppings like strawberries, whipped cream, Nutella and peanut butter.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes minutes
    Chilling Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 53 minutes minutes
    Servings: 9 servings
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    Equipment

    Blendtec Blender
    T-Fal Fry Pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup flour
    • 2 eggs
    • ¾ cup half and half
    • ½ cup club soda
    • 2 teaspoons sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅙ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Put the flour, eggs, half and half, club soda, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, and salt in the blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate batter for 30 minutes.
      crepe batter ingredients
    • Heat a crepe pan or a 10-inch pan with sloped sides over medium heat. Lift the pan from heat and spray with cooking spray.
      a hand spraying cooking spray on a frying pan
    • Pour 1/4 cup of the crepe batter into the hot pan.
      a hand pouring batter into a frying pan
    • Quickly tilt and turn the pan so that the batter spreads evenly over the entire bottom of the pan.
      batter filling pan
    • Return the pan to the burner and cook until the edges start to pull away and the bottom starts to turn golden brown. This will only at 30 seconds – 1 minute.
      a white spatula lifting a crepe in a frying pan
    • Turn the crepe over. Continue cooking on the other side for 30 seconds – 1 minute until it starts to turn golden brown and then remove from the pan.
      a browned crepe in a frying pan
    • Serve with your favorite toppings.
      a hand adding berries to the top of the whipped cream

    Video

    Notes

    *Nutrition facts are for the crepes only.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1crepe | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: French
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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