If you have ever wondered how to make crepes then look no further! This recipe is very simple, using just a few staple ingredients, and it makes enough to feed the whole family. You can enjoy these crepes for both breakfast and dinner and make them sweet or savory.
Making crepes doesn’t have to be the scary task that people think it is…I don’t know if it is the name (since it is so elegant sounding) or the fact that most of us have only ever had a crepe while out for breakfast or dessert, but let me tell you, they are SO easy to make and you will wonder how you went so long without whipping them up for your family!
These crepes use only a few ingredients (which I know you already have on hand!) and they make enough to feed the entire family. And guess what?! You DON’T need a fancy crepe pan to make them either (woohoo!) a regular non-stick frying pan does the trick perfectly!
Page and Photos last updated: January 20th, 2019
Variations
savory crepe ideas
- Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese and Caramelized Onions
- Spinach, Ricotta and Crumbled Bacon
- Eggs and Spinach
- Eggs Benedict (complete with ham and hollindase sauce)
- Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese
sweet crepe ideas
- Fresh Fruit with Whipped Cream and Nutella drizzle
- Ice Cream (whatever flavor you prefer) with Nuts and assorted Chocolate pieces (candy bars!)
- Peanut Butter and Jam
- Vanilla Ice Cream with Peanut Butter drizzle and Bananas
- Drizzled with Maple Syrup and sprinkle with Cinnamon
Check out our Chocolate Orange Crepe Cake for a delicious, show stopping dessert!
Ingredients
As I mentioned earlier, making crepes at home couldn’t be easier at they use ingredients that most of us already have on hand. You will want to make sure you have the following to make your crepes:
- Milk
- Butter
- Eggs
- Flour
- Sugar
- Salt
More Breakfast Recipes
- Peach Stuffed French Toast
- Chocolate Chip Scones
- Brunch Ideas – a full round up
- Carrot Coconut Muffins
- Simple Asparagus Cheddar Quiche
- Double Chocolate Cherry Muffins
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How to Make Crepes
This recipe is very simple, using just a few staple ingredients, and it makes enough to feed the whole family. You can enjoy these crepes for both breakfast and dinner and make them sweet or savory.
Ingredients
- 1.5 c Milk, we use 1%, you can use what you prefer
- 4 Eggs
- 1/4 c Butter, melted and cooled
- 1 c Flour, AP
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Sweet Crepes
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- In a blender combine the milk, flour, sugar, salt, eggs and half of the butter and blend until smooth. If you don't have a blender you can use a stand mixer with whisk attachment. Let batter rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before using.
- You can make the batter a day in advance and just transfer to a sealed container, keep it in the fridge until you are ready to make the crepes.
- Heat a small nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Using a silicone pastry brush lightly brush pan with some of the remaining melted butter.
- Add batter using a ladle (about half full) and swirl the skillet so the batter completely covers the bottom.
- Cook 2 to 3 minutes and then loosen the edge of the crepe with a rubber spatula, then with your fingertips, flip crepe and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Slide the crepe out of the skillet and repeat with the remaining batter, coating the skillet with butter as you need (do not over butter or your crepes will fry and be oily)
Notes
If you want to make sweet crepes (think Nutella stuffed with sliced strawberries) be sure to add the vanilla extract.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
2 crepesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 349Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 224mgSodium: 356mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 13g
Nutrition information isn't always accurate.
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We like both savory and sweet crepes, and this recipe can easily be adapted based on which you are making so don’t worry! As with most of my recipes, get creative and have fun with your toppings!! Take a look at some of our favorite toppings above for whatever cravings you may have.
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We actually make double and freeze what we don’t use for easy, on-the-go breakfasts and dinners when we have no time (or just forgot to defrost the meat for the chili…again!). Be sure to do the same, and let me know your favorite flavor combination for your crepes! What are you waiting for?
Allison
Sunday 23rd of August 2020
I’ve been wanting to make crepes and I tried this recipe this morning! They came out great and they were delicious! I put blueberry filling inside and topped with whip cream! Thank you for the recipe!
oliveblogger
Thursday 27th of August 2020
Thanks Allison <3 we are so happy you enjoyed them! The blueberry filling sounds incredible - adding to our need to try list!
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Sunday 12th of November 2017
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Cynthia Salgado
Monday 6th of November 2017
Super easy indeed! Will try it this weekend, perhaps with whipped cream and strawberries, yum!
oliveblogger
Monday 6th of November 2017
Mmm yes! Sounds like the perfect dessert!
lovelyluckylife
Monday 6th of November 2017
Such a great post! Crepes are so intimidating but I might have to whip some up now
oliveblogger
Monday 6th of November 2017
Yes you have to at least try! You will be shocked at how easy they are!
Amelie
Monday 6th of November 2017
I'm planning to make crepes for my daughter's birthday party next week. It's always great entertainment for them because they get to pick and choose the toppings. And I'm glad I can make these ahead!
oliveblogger
Monday 6th of November 2017
What a fun idea!!! You must be the cool mom ;) I think I might use that idea for our next family dinner night!