Light, buttery, and perfectly thin, these French-style crepes are deliciously versatile—enjoy them sweet or savory!
Ingredients (Makes ~10 crepes)
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1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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1½ cups (360ml) milk (whole or 2%)
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2 tbsp (30g) melted butter (plus extra for cooking)
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1 tbsp sugar (for sweet crepes, omit for savory)
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¼ tsp salt
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½ tsp vanilla extract (optional, for sweet crepes)
Instructions
1. Make the Batter
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In a blender, combine flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla (if using). Blend until smooth (~20 sec).
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Let the batter rest 30 minutes (or overnight) for tender crepes.
2. Cook the Crepes
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Heat a non-stick skillet (8-10″) over medium heat. Lightly butter the pan.
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Pour ¼ cup batter into the center, immediately tilting/swirling the pan to spread thinly.
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Cook 1-2 minutes until edges lift and bottom is golden. Flip and cook 30 sec more.
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Stack on a plate, covering with a towel to keep warm.
3. Serve!
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Sweet Fillings: Nutella, berries, whipped cream, lemon + sugar, caramelized apples.
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Savory Fillings: Ham + cheese, spinach + feta, mushrooms, scrambled eggs.
Tips for Perfect Crepes
✔ Thin batter = delicate crepes (adjust with a splash more milk if needed).
✔ Medium heat prevents burning.
✔ No flipping? Wait for bubbles and dry edges before attempting.
Why You’ll Love These
💛 Foolproof method (even for beginners!).
💛 Endless filling options—breakfast, dessert, or dinner!
💛 Freezer-friendly (store with parchment between layers).
Enjoy your homemade crepe feast!