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BEST Recipe for Crepes

Making Crepes is faster, simpler and way easier than you think! Made with only 6 ingredients, this Crepe Recipe is even better than the ones you'd find in Paris!

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 16 crepes, depending on pan size
Calories: 127 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or canola oil
  • Good pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients in order as listed in a blender and blitz until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the sides and blend again briefly until the batter is lump-free. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, but 2 is ideal.
  2. Place nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium to medium-high heat* to preheat. Melt a little butter or oil in the bottom of the pan and swirl to coat. With the hot skillet in one hand and the batter in the other, slowly and steadily pour crepe batter into the center of the pan, tilting the skillet around to spread the batter evenly across the bottom in a very thin layer. It takes some practice but after 3 or 4 times, you can get consistently even crepes.
  3. After 10-15 seconds, the crepe batter shouldn’t look shiny anymore, it should appear more matte, and the bottom should be lightly browned. So, flip it over using an offset spatula and cook another 10 seconds or so. Remove from pan and repeat this process until no more batter remains.
  4. I like to pile my crepes into a pie plate covered with some foil or plastic wrap throughout the cooking process to keep them all warm, a trick my Mom does. Serve immediately with whatever toppings you desire.

Notes

  • A few notes about making crepes: The first one usually doesn't work perfectly. I don't know why. Just eat this one as a quick snack and continue on. No one needs to know. ;)
  • You only need to add more butter or oil to the hot pan every 3 crepes or so to ensure the crepes flip perfectly, although adding it every time certainly isn’t a bad thing!
  • *The medium to medium-high heat is an approximation because all stovetops are different. If your crepes are cooking in about 30 seconds total, you are at the right temperature. 
  • Practice makes perfect.

Nutrition Information

Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 30mg (1%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 115IU (2%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16crepes, depending on pan size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 127

% Daily Value*

Calories 127kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Potassium 77mg 2%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 115IU 2%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.