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How to Make the Best Crêpes
These delicate and buttery French crêpes are so delicious, easy to make, and customizable with whatever sweet or savory fillings your heart desires. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner!
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 10 makes about 20 6-inch crepes
Calories: 127 kcal
Course:
Brunch
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk , (whole milk is best)
- 1 cup water
- 1 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons butter, plus more for cooking , melted
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Stuff crepes with:
- fresh berries or sliced fruit
- assortment of jams or preserves
- savory or sweet spreads
- Soft cheeses
- sautéed vegetables , like spinach, onions, or mushrooms
- Whipped Cream
- nuts, , chocolate, coconut, fresh herbs
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a blender on high speed for about a minute. Let sit at room temperature for about an hour. (Alternatively, you can let the crêpe batter refrigerate overnight, just be sure to leave it on the counter an hour or so before using so it can come to room temperature).
- Preheat a 6 or 7-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once it's nice and hot, melt about a teaspoon or so of butter in the skillet (alternatively you could brush the skillet with melted butter), and use a ¼ cup measuring cup to pour the batter into the center of the skillet, moving it around so the batter spreads to the edges. Cook until the surface is bubbly then carefully flip the crêpe (with your fingers or a spatula) the crêpe and cook on the other side. Remove from the heat, place on a plate, and cover with another plate until ready to use. Be sure to butter the skillet in between making your crêpes.
- To layer with spreads and other toppings, spread ¼ of the crêpe with filling, fold in half and then fold over again. Top with more spreads, toppings, or powdered sugar.
- Crêpes can be made several hours before serving and kept at room temperature.
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Notes
- These crêpes are great served warm or at room temperature
Nutrition Information
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
79mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
240IU
(5%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10makes about 20 6-inch crepes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.