Crepes
Thin French crepes — versatile pancakes for sweet or savory fillings. The technique is straightforward but requires practice. Rested batter and a hot pan are the only secrets. Serve with anything from Nutella to ham and cheese.
Prep Time
13 min
Cook Time
14 min
Servings
4
Calories
161 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Flour2 cups
- Eggs2
- Milk1 cup
- Sugar½ cup
- Butter¼ cup
- Baking Powder1 tsp
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Flour2 cups
- Eggs2
- Milk1 cup
- Sugar0.5 cup
- Butter0.25 cup
- Baking Powder1 tsp
- Vanilla Extract1 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 until smooth. 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 the pan to spread the batter thin across the bottom. Speed matters — work fast.
- 4
Cook 60-90 seconds until the edges lift and the bottom is golden with brown spots. Flip with a thin spatula. Cook the second side 30 seconds. Stack on a plate.
- 5
Sweet variations: Nutella with sliced banana. Lemon juice with powdered sugar. Strawberry preserves with whipped cream. Maple syrup with cinnamon.
- 6
Savory variations: ham + Swiss cheese with Dijon. Sautéed mushrooms + gruyere. Spinach + feta. Scrambled eggs + bacon.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Rest the batter. 30 minutes lets the flour hydrate, giving more tender crepes.
- 2.Thin batter, fast swirl. Batter should be the consistency of heavy cream. Swirl immediately to spread.
- 3.Hot pan, brief butter. Heat the pan first, then add a tiny amount of butter just before each crepe.
- 4.Eat while warm. Crepes lose their tender texture as they cool.
🔬 Why It Works
Crepes are extremely thin pancakes — the thin batter spreads paper-thin across the pan. The lack of leavening (no baking powder) keeps them flat and tender. The rest allows gluten to relax. The same neutral base works for sweet or savory (just add or omit sugar/vanilla). The fast-cook-low-stack technique creates the soft pliable crepes ready for any filling.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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