Description
These delicious homemade crepes are light, soft, and endlessly versatile — perfect for sweet or savory fillings. Whether you’re planning brunch, breakfast in bed, or a fun cooking session with friends, this easy crepes recipe delivers elegance and flavor with minimal effort. Serve them with fruit, Nutella, or even cheese and herbs for a meal that impresses every time.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crepes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk (360ml)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional for sweet crepes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for greasing)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sweet crepes)
Optional Fillings:
- Fresh fruit (bananas, strawberries, raspberries, apples)
- Nutella or melted chocolate
- Sweetened cream cheese
- Cinnamon and sugar
- Lemon zest or juice
- Whipped cream
- Fruit preserves or jam
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in melted butter. Let rest for 20–30 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Heat the Pan: Lightly butter a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat.
- Cook the Crepes: Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the pan, swirling to coat evenly. Cook for 1–2 minutes until edges lift easily, flip, and cook 30 seconds on the other side.
- Stack and Keep Warm: Transfer cooked crepes to a parchment-lined plate. Cover with a towel to keep warm.
- Fill and Serve: Add desired fillings such as fruit, Nutella, or cream cheese. Fold or roll and enjoy!
4 Fun Filling Ideas:
- Apple Cinnamon: Sauté apples with butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Lemon Sugar: Spread butter, sprinkle sugar, and drizzle lemon juice.
- Raspberry Cream Cheese: Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla; fill with raspberries.
- Nutella Banana: Spread Nutella and layer with banana slices.
Notes
- Storage: Stack cooled crepes with parchment between each and refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Warm gently in a skillet or microwave for 10–15 seconds.
- Tips: Let the batter rest for tenderness. Don’t overfill or cook on high heat. Adjust consistency with milk if batter is too thick.
- Variations: Make them savory with ham and cheese or sautéed mushrooms. Add cocoa powder for chocolate crepes.
- Serving Ideas: Top with powdered sugar, berries, or chocolate drizzle for a stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Crepes Recipe, Easy Crepes, French Breakfast, Sweet Crepes, Savory Crepes, Brunch Recipes