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Easy Crepe Recipe

5 from 62 reviews

This Easy Crepe Recipe creates thin, delicate crepes perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Made with simple ingredients like milk, eggs, flour, and butter, these crepes are blended smooth and cooked quickly in a non-stick skillet. They can be filled with sweet or savory fillings and are effortless to prepare, making them an ideal versatile base for countless dishes.

Ingredients

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Batter Ingredients

  • ½ cup lukewarm water
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus more to sauté
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • Pinch sea salt

Instructions

  1. Blend the Batter: Add the lukewarm water, warm milk, eggs, melted butter, flour, sugar, and salt into a blender in the listed order. Blend on low speed until smooth and well combined. Set the batter aside for a few minutes to allow any bubbles to dissipate.
  2. Heat the Pan and Add Butter: Place a crepe pan or a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a small dot of butter to prevent sticking. Having two skillets can speed up the process as you can cook multiple crepes simultaneously.
  3. Cook the Crepe: Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the skillet and immediately swirl it around to cover the entire bottom evenly. Add a little more batter if necessary to fill any gaps and form a thin, even layer.
  4. Flip the Crepe: When the edges turn golden and the crepe is cooked through on the first side (about 1-2 minutes), use a thin-edged spatula to carefully flip it over. Cook the other side for about 30 seconds until it also turns golden.
  5. Finish and Stack: Remove the cooked crepe onto a clean cutting board. Repeat the cooking steps with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed. Once all crepes are cooked and at room temperature, stack them to keep warm and ready to serve.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is melted and the pan is adequately heated for best crepe texture and to prevent sticking.
  • Letting the batter rest for a few minutes reduces bubbles and ensures smooth crepes.
  • If batter thickens after resting, add a little extra milk or water to thin it out.
  • Crepes can be filled with sweet ingredients like fruit, chocolate, or cream, or savory fillings such as ham and cheese.
  • To reheat crepes, warm them briefly in a skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp towel.

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