Easy Crepes Recipe
on Sep 27, 2024
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Crepes are a delicate and delicious food that are easy to make but feel very gourmet! Light and thin with buttery crisp edges, these are hard to resist. Whether you serve these crepes plain or with a buffet of toppings, they are sure to be gone as soon as they hit the table!
Crepes are one of the best breakfast foods! They are light, sweet, and the options for toppings are truly endless. You can keep it simple by sprinkling some powdered sugar on top, or spread peanut butter on the inside and top with sliced bananas. The subtle, sweet vanilla flavor goes well with everything. I am always surprised at how light, fluffy, and soft crepes can be despite being so thin!
Having crepes makes me feel put together and gourmet, even though they are so simple and easy to whip up. You can make as many crepes as you want, and then save the rest of the batter for later, which is very convenient!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The crepes have the best light and fluffy texture while still being thin.
- The flavor is not overly sweet, but tastes warm and inviting.
- It is easily customizable with a variety of yummy toppings!
Recipe Ingredients
- Flour—All-purpose.
- Whole Milk—To add moisture and keep the batter smooth..
- Eggs—Acts as a binding agent. We use large eggs.
- Granulated Sugar—To sweeten your batter.
- Vanilla Extract—Amplifies the sweetness of your crepes.
- Salted Butter—Melted.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Crepes
Step #1. In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to vigorously mix together the milk, vanilla, eggs, and butter until the eggs are beaten and the ingredients are homogenous.
Step #2. Add the sugar and flour. Whisk again until the batter is smooth and free from any clumps.
Step #3. Heat a nonstick pan for a few minutes. Once hot, add a scoop of crepe batter and swirl the pan to spread the batter over the bottom of the pan.
Step #4. Cook one side then flip with a sturdy spatula to cook the other side Serve and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Crepe batter is unique and unlike other batters, it is supposed to be very thin. It should be much more runny than pancake batter. This helps the crepes to come out light and fluffy after they cook, rather than thick and dense. The consistency should be slightly thinner than heavy cream. If your batter is too thick, you can thin it out by adding a tablespoon of milk at a time until it is the right consistency.
If you have already whisked all of your ingredients together, and you notice that there are some lumps in your batter, you can try to get them out by continuing to mix. But often that method is repetitive and not very effective. A way I have found to work is to use a small wire hand strainer. Pour the batter through the strainer into another bowl. Using the back of a spoon, try to push the clumps through the strainer to help them disperse! Either way, ensure there are no clumps of flour in the batter. It is important that the batter is completely smooth so the crepes can cook properly.
There are two main reasons for crepes that are turning out rubbery. The first is that you added the batter to the pan before it was hot. If you pour crepe batter onto a cold pan, it will not start cooking upon contact and become rubbery as it cooks while the pan heats up. The second reason is that the batter was over-beaten. You do want to mix the batter vigorously, but also as quickly as you can to avoid mixing it for too long!
Best Crepe Toppings
Crepes are wonderful for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a snack. There is never a bad time for some yummy crepes! But they taste even better with a variety of toppings. You can have different toppings laid out so everyone can assemble their crepes to their liking. Here are some ideas:
- Fruit—Try adding some freshly sliced fruit on top of your crepes. We like to use strawberries and bananas. Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are great options as well.
- Sweets—If you have a sweet tooth, try dusting the top of your crepes with some powdered sugar. You can also use toasted coconut, whipped cream, and mini chocolate chips.
- Sweets—Fill your crepes with Nutella, maple syrup, jam, preserves, peanut butter, etc.
How to Store Crepes
Leftover crepes can be stored in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for up to a week! You can enjoy the crepes hot or cold. Reheat the crepes in the microwave for 20-30 seconds per crepe until warm. Assemble and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- If you are having an issue with your crepes sticking to the pan then you can throw a little bit of butter in the pan and let it melt before adding your crepe batter.
- Although it is not necessary, for extra light and airy crepes you can let your batter rest for 20-30 minutes before cooking!
- You will know the crepe is ready to flip when the edges start to brown and the middle is no longer shiny.
- It is easy to save this batter for later! If you don’t use it all at once, you can keep it in the fridge tightly covered with plastic wrap for a few days.
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Easy Crepes Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to vigorously mix together the milk, vanilla, eggs, and butter until the eggs are thoroughly beaten and the ingredients are homogenous.
- Add the sugar and flour. Whisk again until the batter is smooth and free from any clumps of dry flour.
- Heat a medium sized nonstick pan or skillet over medium heat for a few minutes.
- Once the pan is hot, add about ¼ cup of crepe batter and swirl the pan to spread the batter over the bottom of the pan. Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes. Carefully flip the crepe with a sturdy spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- If you are having an issue with your crepes sticking to the pan then you can throw a little bit of butter in the pan and let it melt before adding your crepe batter.
- We like to serve these crepes with maple syrup, fresh fruit, freshly whipped cream, Nutella, etc.
- You can store your crepes in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for up to a week. You can enjoy your crepes hot or cold. Reheat your crepes in the microwave for 20-30 seconds per crepe.
- Make sure there are no clumps of flour in the batter. It is important that the batter is completely smooth to help ensure the crepes cook properly.
