These delicious crepes are thin, soft, and beautifully delicate—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Fill them with fruit, chocolate, jam, or savory ingredients for an easy and elegant meal.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar (for sweet crepes)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
🍳 Instructions
- Make batter
In a bowl, whisk flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. - Rest batter
Let sit for 10–15 minutes for softer crepes (optional but helpful). - Heat pan
Use a non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter. - Cook crepes
Pour a small amount of batter into the pan and swirl quickly to spread thinly. - Flip
Cook about 1 minute, then flip and cook 20–30 seconds more. - Repeat
Stack cooked crepes on a plate.
🍓 Filling Ideas
Sweet:
- Strawberries & whipped cream
- Nutella & banana
- Honey & nuts
- Jam & powdered sugar
Savory:
- Cheese & spinach
- Chicken & mushrooms
- Eggs & herbs
💡 Tips for Perfect Crepes
- Batter should be thin and pourable
- Swirl pan immediately after pouring
- First crepe is often the test one
🧊 Storage Tips
- Refrigerate stacked crepes for 2–3 days
- Freeze with parchment between layers
❓ FAQ
Why are my crepes thick?
Add a little more milk to thin the batter.
Can I make them without sugar?
Yes—skip sugar for savory crepes.
Can I blend the batter?
Yes, blending makes it extra smooth.
🍽️ Final Thought
Simple, versatile, and always delicious—crepes are one of those recipes that feel fancy while being incredibly easy to make.
