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Easy Crepes Recipe for Beginners

This easy crepes recipe for beginners makes thin, delicate pancakes using simple ingredients. Perfect for sweet or savory fillings and ready in minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keyword: easy crepes recipe for beginners, Easy Homemade Crepes Recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups milk, whole or 2%
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons melted and cooled unsalted butter plus more for cooking
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Toppings

  • powdered sugar
  • fruit strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, kiwi, mango, any kind you like
  • fillings whipped cream cheese

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender in order listed and mix for 20-30 seconds until smooth.
  • Scrape down sides.
  • Pour into bowl and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat crepe pan or non-stick skillet with additional butter or cooking spray over medium heat.
  • Add about ¼ cup of batter to the pan and tilt the pan in circular motion to coat the bottom of the pan. This should be very thin.
  • Cook for 1 minute or until the edges begin to curl slightly and the bottom is lightly golden.
  • Flip and cook about 30 seconds longer.
  • Add more butter to coat pan and repeat for more crepes until batter is gone.
  • Serve immediately with fruit, powdered sugar, or fillings.

Notes

Tips

  • Use a small nonstick pan and the same amount of batter for each crepe.
  • Immediately lift and tilt the pan so the batter spreads into a thin, even layer.
  • Keep the heat at medium to medium-low. If the pan is too hot, the crepes will cook too quickly and become difficult to flip.
  • For the best texture, let the batter rest for 30 minutes before cooking so the crepes turn out smooth and tender.
  • This recipe works for both sweet and savory fillings: add vanilla for sweet crepes or leave it out for savory dishes.

Storage & Make Ahead

  • Crepes can be made a day in advance and stored stacked with parchment paper between each one.
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To serve, warm gently in a nonstick pan or microwave just until soft and pliable.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg