Light, thin, and beautifully delicate, crepes are a versatile classic you can enjoy sweet or savory. Whether filled with fruits and cream or cheese and eggs, these French-style pancakes are simple to make and incredibly elegant—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
🕒 Prep Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Rest Time: 15–20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40–45 minutes
- Servings: 8–10 crepes
🛠️ Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or blender
- Non-stick skillet or crepe pan
- Ladle or measuring cup
- Spatula
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for cooking)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sweet crepes)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for sweet version)
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Milk: Whole milk gives the best texture, but any milk works
- Butter: Adds richness and prevents sticking
- Sugar & vanilla: Optional—use for dessert crepes
- Resting batter: Helps create smooth, tender crepes
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Batter
In a bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar (if using), salt, and vanilla until smooth. You can also blend for extra smoothness.
Step 2: Rest the Batter
Let the batter rest for 15–20 minutes. This helps relax the gluten and improves texture.
Step 3: Heat the Pan
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
Step 4: Cook the Crepes
- Pour about ¼ cup batter into the pan
- Quickly swirl to spread into a thin layer
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until edges lift and bottom is lightly golden
- Flip and cook another 30–60 seconds
Step 5: Stack & Keep Warm
Transfer to a plate and cover lightly. Repeat with remaining batter.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Crepe – Approximate)
- Calories: 90–120
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 4g
💡 Tips for Perfect Crepes
- Use a non-stick pan for best results
- Keep crepes thin—swirl quickly after pouring
- Adjust heat to avoid burning
- Stack crepes to keep them soft and warm
🔄 Variations
🍓 Sweet Crepes
Fill with Nutella, fruits, whipped cream, or jam
🧀 Savory Crepes
Skip sugar and vanilla; fill with cheese, chicken, spinach, or eggs
🍫 Chocolate Crepes
Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder to the batter
🌾 Gluten-Free
Use a gluten-free flour blend
