Simple Crepe Recipe

If you grew up eating pancakes or crêpes, there will likely come a time when you crave them all over again. While they may seem tricky to make, crêpes are actually one of the easiest dishes to prepare. You can make them ahead of time, store them in the fridge for a few days, or freeze them and reheat for a quick, delicious meal later on.This easy Crepes recipe can be served with either a sweet or a savory toppings. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, dinner or any other time of day.

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PREP TIME
15 mins
COOK TIME
30 mins
TOTAL TIME
45 mins
COURSE
Main
CUISINE
World
CALORIES
89 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
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  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Grease the skillet with a small amount of melted butter. Pour about 1/4 cup of crepe batter into the skillet, swirling it to coat the bottom evenly.
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  3. Cook until the edges start to lift and the bottom is lightly golden. Flip and cook briefly on the other side.
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  4. Repeat with remaining batter, coating pan with more butter as needed, and stacking crepes directly on top of one another.
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  5. Enjoy your meal!

Tips for perfect crepes:

  1. For best results, make the batter ahead of time. It can be refrigerated overnight. Mix in the melted butter right before cooking the crepes.
  2. Have a selection of crepe topping options, from the simple basic items like plain sugar and chocolate hazelnut spread to fruit jams or homemade fruit sauces, fresh fruit, whipped cream, etc. Let each person mix and match their favorite toppings.