5 from 12 votes
Crepes Recipe
Crepes are thin, delicate pancakes made from a batter of eggs, powdered sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla extract. Cooked quickly in buttered skillet until lightly browned, they have a tender texture and mild sweetness, making them suitable for varied sweet toppings such as fresh berries and whipped cream.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
servings (1 crepe each)
Calories:
270 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 large egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (see note 1)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 teaspoon butter
- fresh berries for serving
- Whipped Cream for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until beaten, then whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add flour and whisk until smooth. Add the milk and vanilla, and whisk vigorously until completely smooth.
- In a 10 1/2-inch skillet over medium heat, heat 1/2 teaspoon butter until melted. Add 1/2 cup batter and tilt pan until evenly distributed.
- Cook on one side until set and lightly browned, about 1 minute 15 seconds. Flip and continue cooking until cooked through and browned on the second side, about 45 seconds longer.
- Remove from heat. Fold or roll and serve with fresh berries and whipped cream if desired.
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Notes
- White wheat flour is used here, though buckwheat flour is traditional for savory crepes.
- This recipe makes about eight 10-inch crepes suitable for various sweet toppings or fillings.
- Store crepes covered in the refrigerator for up to four days to keep them soft and fresh.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 crepe
Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
163mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
296IU
(6%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (1 crepe each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 crepe | |
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 296IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.