Description
Classic French crepes that are thin, soft, buttery, and wonderfully versatile for both sweet and savory fillings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional for sweet crepes)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Butter or oil for greasing the pan
- Fresh strawberries or bananas (optional filling)
- Chocolate spread (optional filling)
- Honey or maple syrup (optional filling)
- Whipped cream (optional filling)
- Cheese and sautéed vegetables (optional filling)
- Cooked chicken with herbs (optional filling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour and salt. Make a small well in the center.
- Crack the eggs into the bowl and whisk gently while gradually adding the milk.
- Continue whisking until the batter becomes smooth and lump-free.
- Add the melted butter and vanilla extract if using. Mix until fully combined.
- Let the batter rest for 30 minutes to create softer and more flexible crepes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the pan and quickly swirl to spread it into a thin layer.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges begin to lift and the bottom turns lightly golden.
- Flip the crepe carefully and cook the other side for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your favorite sweet or savory fillings.
Notes
- Letting the batter rest helps create softer crepes.
- The first crepe is often imperfect while the pan reaches the correct temperature.
- Use a non-stick skillet or crepe pan for easiest flipping.
- Place parchment paper between crepes when storing to prevent sticking.
- Sweet and savory fillings both work beautifully with this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
