Crepes
Thin French crepes — versatile pancakes for sweet or savory fillings. The technique is straightforward but requires practice. Resting the batter is essential.
Prep Time
18 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
2
Calories
349 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Flour1 cups
- Eggs1
- Milk½ cup
- Sugar¼ cup
- Butter¼ cup
- Baking Powder½ tsp
- Vanilla Extract½ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Flour1 cups
- Eggs1
- Milk0.5 cup
- Sugar0.25 cup
- Butter0.25 cup
- Baking Powder0.5 tsp
- Vanilla Extract0.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Make the batter: in a blender, combine 1 cup flour, 2 eggs, 1.5 cups milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon sugar (omit for savory), ½ teaspoon vanilla (omit for savory), pinch of salt. Blend 30 seconds. Rest 30 minutes — this is essential.
- 2
Heat a 9-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brush lightly with melted butter — wipe most out with a paper towel.
- 3
Pour ¼ cup of batter into the center. Immediately tilt and swirl to spread thin across the bottom.
- 4
Cook 60-90 seconds until edges lift and bottom is golden. Flip with a thin spatula. Cook second side 30 seconds. Stack on a plate.
- 5
For sweet: Nutella + banana, lemon + sugar, jam + cream, fresh berries + whipped cream.
- 6
For savory: ham + Swiss + Dijon, mushroom + gruyere, spinach + feta, scrambled eggs + bacon.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Rest the batter. 30 minutes makes meaningful difference.
- 2.Thin batter, fast swirl. Consistency of heavy cream. Spread quickly.
- 3.Hot pan, brief butter. Heat pan first, then minimal butter.
- 4.Eat while warm. Crepes lose their texture as they cool.
🔬 Why It Works
Crepes are extremely thin pancakes — the thin batter spreads paper-thin. No leavening keeps them flat and tender. The rest allows gluten to relax. The same base works for sweet (with sugar/vanilla) or savory (without). The fast-cook technique creates the soft pliable crepes.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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