Classic Crêpes Recipe (Thin French Pancakes) 🥞
Crêpes are very thin, soft pancakes that come from France. They can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients, making them perfect for breakfast, dessert, or even dinner.
Ingredients
Basic Crêpe Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter (or oil)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional for sweet crepes)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Batter
- In a bowl whisk the eggs and milk together.
- Add flour, sugar, and salt.
- Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
- Mix in melted butter and vanilla.
💡 Batter should be thin and pourable, similar to heavy cream.
2. Rest the Batter
Let the batter rest for 10–15 minutes.
This helps the flour absorb liquid and makes smoother crêpes.
3. Cook the Crêpes
- Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat.
- Lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about ¼ cup batter into the pan.
- Quickly tilt the pan so the batter spreads thinly.
Cook for 30–60 seconds, then flip and cook another 20–30 seconds.
4. Stack and Keep Warm
Place cooked crêpes on a plate and stack them.
Cover with a towel to keep them soft.
Sweet Filling Ideas 🍓
- Fresh fruit (strawberries, bananas)
- Nutella or chocolate spread
- Honey or maple syrup
- Whipped cream
Savory Filling Ideas 🧀
- Cheese and herbs
- Chicken and vegetables
- Mushrooms and spinach
- Eggs and ham
Helpful Tips
✔ Use a non-stick pan for easy flipping
✔ Batter should be very thin
✔ If batter thickens, add 1–2 tbsp milk
✅ Result:
Delicate, soft crêpes ready in about 15 minutes.
If you want, I can also show you 3 different crepe batters (restaurant style, healthy oat crepes, and 2-ingredient crepes) that many chefs use.