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Japanese Crepes
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Japanese Crepes

A recipe for Japanese Crepes (ジャパニーズクレープ) inspired by our time in Shibuya, Tokyo! These thin crepes are rolled up with a variety of sweet or even savory options.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 Crepes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Crepes:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 125 grams
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 12 grams
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk 296 milliliters
  • 3 egg large
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted and slightly cooled, plus more for greasing the pan, unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
  • 2 cups heavy cream 473 milliliters
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 15 grams
  • Fresh fruit
  • Ice cream
  • Fruit sauce
  • chocolate sauce
  • caramel sauce

Instructions

To make the crepes:
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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Slowly whisk into the flour mixture until smooth and no lumps remain.
  4. Cover the bowl and set aside for 30 minutes.
  5. Place a crepe pan or large skillet over medium-low heat. Once heated, lightly grease with butter.
  6. Add about 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) of the batter, enough to coat the bottom of the pan by quickly tilting the pan to make a thin layer. Cook until the top is nearly set, about 1 minute.
  7. Carefully flip to cook the other side for another 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter, lightly greasing the pan with butter. Adjust the heat between medium and low as needed.
  8. Allow the crepes to cool to room temperature.
To Fill:
  1. In a large bowl, beat together the cream and 2 tablespoons (15 grams) powdered sugar just until stiff peaks form.
  2. Transfer the whipped cream to a large piping bag with a star tip.
  3. Pipe the whipped cream over a 'V' shaped 1/8 to 1/4 section of the cooled crepe.
  4. Top as desired with fresh fruit slices, a small scoop of ice cream, and/or chocolate/fruit/caramel sauce.
  5. Roll up and serve immediately, repeating with remaining crepes.