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    How to Make Crepes {Easy Crepe Recipe}

    Published: Aug 28, 2019 · Modified: Mar 4, 2025 by Abeer Rizvi · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    The best, quick and easy crepes recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Buttery, thin, soft and can be served as sweet or savory with variety of fillings! Also known as French crepes!

    The best thing about them is that no special crepe maker, machine or pan is required, just like these Chocolate Crepes. You just need a blender and a nonstick pan. Also, this recipe never fails and is dummy-proof! My mom has been making these for me since I was a kid and I still request them, when I visit her. It's made with a handful of ingredients that you already have in your pantry: flour, eggs, vanilla, sugar, butter, milk.

    What is a crepe? What is it made of?

    It's a very thin pancake and served with sweet or savory fillings. Typically, it's served for breakfast but can also be enjoyed as dessert.

    What is the difference between a pancake and a crepe?

    Pancake batter has raising agents in it, such as baking powder or baking soda or both, which causes it to to be thick and fluffy, when cooked. However, crepe batter does not have these raising agents and therefore, they are thinner and flatter.

    Easy Crepe Recipe

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    How to make crepes?

    • Prepare batter- Mix together milk, eggs, vanilla, butter, flour, sugar in a blender and blend until mixture is smooth.
    • Let it rest- Batter should rest for at least 30 minutes because it reduces the air bubbles.
    • Cook- Light spray a nonstick pan, pour batter and swirl pan around to spread out the batter. Cook until golden brown, then flip, cook the other side, remove from pan.
    • Fill- Add your favorite fillings and toppings.
    • Enjoy! Tastes best when served immediately. Can be served warm or cold. Leftovers can also be refrigerated or frozen to be enjoyed later.

    Howe to make crepes with pancake mix?

    Prepare the pancake batter, as per the box instructions. Then, mix in water or milk to thin out the batter so that it's easy to swirl in the pan.

    How to fold crepes?

    There are a few different methods:

    1. Fold in half: This is super easy. Just fold it in half into a semi-circle.
    2. Make triangles: This is a more fancy presentation and often seen at restaurants. Fold in half and then fold in half again.
    3. Make rolls: Fold from one side to the other in the shape of a burrito.
    How to Make Crepes

    Crepe filling

    A sweet cream cheese filling is a very popular choice, like this Best Cream Cheese Frosting or if you like chocolate, try this Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. However, you can get super creative and try some of these other delicious ideas:

    • Fruits- Such as strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, peaches, bananas.
    • Chocolate- Such as chocolate syrup, fudge sauce, ganache. These specific toppings are especially awesome on chocolate crepes or cocoa crepes.
    • Chocolate chips- Semisweet, milk, dark or while all taste good.
    • Candy bars- Roughly chop them up and sprinkled them on top.
    • Homemade whipped cream
    • Lemon curd
    • Pie fillings- Such as Raspberry Pie Filling or Peach Pie Filling or Strawberry Pie Filling or Blueberry Pie Filling.
    • Caramel sauce
    • Dulce de Leche
    • Nutella- Or Nutella syrup. Nutella strawberry crepes are a a very popular flavor combination served at many breakfast joints.
    • Peanut butter- Or any other nut butter you like. Heat it in the microwave for a few seconds to make it easier to drizzle or spread.
    • Cookie butter- Biscoff is the best!
    • Jams and preserves- Such as Homemade Strawberry Jam.
    • Frostings- Such as Mango Frosting or Strawberry Buttercream Frosting or Lemon Frosting.
    • Nuts and dried fruits- Chop them up roughly.
    • Sweetened cream cheese or mascarpone- Just mix in some powdered sugar.
    • Maple syrup- Get the best quality you can find.
    • Honey- Not the same as corn syrup!
    • Powdered sugar- Just a light dusting on top is enough.
    Best Homemade Crepes

    Variations

    • Savory crepes- These would make great breakfast crepes and also make a dinner or "brinner." Serve them with flavored cream cheese, shredded cheese, bacon, ham, sausage, mushroom, shredded chicken, scrambled eggs and even roasted vegetables.
    • Sweet dessert crepes- A "crepe cake" is very popular in this category and it's made with stacked layers and various creamy, fruity fillings.

    Tips and Techniques

    • Can you freeze crepes? Yes! Once they cool down completely, layer them between sheets of wax paper and store them in a sealed airtight container for up to 1 month. When you are ready to enjoy them, let them thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes or in the fridge overnight.
    • Stacking them- If you are stacking them, be sure to line a sheet of wax paper between each layer to prevent them from sticking together.
    • Batter must rest- This is not an optional step! The resting period allows the bubbles to be reduced in the mixture, which helps to create the best texture.
    • Don't over-mix batter- Because that will make them very tough and chewy. Batter is ready when it's just combined and smooth and typically takes about 15 seconds in the blender.
    • Use unsalted butter- Because this prevents the recipe from becoming too salty. Also, don't replace butter with oil since the small amount of butter adds a subtle but rich flavor.
    • You must use all-purpose flour- No other flour has given me the same results and I have tried a variety of them!
    French Crepe Recipe

    More Easy Breakfast Recipes

    • Chocolate Chip Pancakes (With Chocolate Syrup)
    • Chocolate Waffles (With Cake Mix)
    • Eggnog French Toast
    • Fluffy Cinnamon Pancakes
    • Easy Waffle Cake
    • Coffee Pancakes (With Mocha Syrup)

    Recipe

    Easy Crepe Recipe

    Best Homemade Crepes

    Abeer Rizvi
    The best, quick and easy crepes recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Buttery, thin, soft and can be served as sweet or savory with variety of fillings! Also known as French crepes!
    4.89 from 18 ratings
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American, French
    Servings 14 Crepes
    Calories 113 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Milk 2% or Whole
    • 4 Eggs Large
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 3 tablespoon Butter Unsalted, Melted
    • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour Sifted
    • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar

    Instructions
     

    • In a blender, add milk, eggs, vanilla, butter, flour, sugar and blend on low speed until mixture is smooth (Takes about 15 seconds).
    • Cover and chill batter in the fridge for 30 minutes or overnight. 
    • Heat a nonstick pan (Dimensions: 8 inch) over medium heat and spray oil.
    • Pour ¼ cup batter in the pan and immediately, start tilting and swirling the pan to evenly coat the pan with batter into a circle.  
    • Cook until bottom is golden brown. The, flip it over and cook the other side for a few seconds until golden brown. 
    • Remove from heat and do the same with the rest of the batter until you have a stack. 
    • Fill them with fresh fruits, Nutella, jams and preserved and any other toppings you like. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Read all my tips above.
    • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. 
    • Layer the crepes with sheets of wax paper between them to prevent them from sticking together. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 77mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 49mgIron: 0.8mg

    An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.

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    Comments

    1. Krista

      December 31, 2019 at 11:04 am

      Made these today and they were easy and fabulous!!! Thank you! It was my first time making crepes and the whole family loved them! 5 stars

      Reply
    2. Tasnim

      January 08, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      Really lovely recipe. I made it and it came out delicious.

      Thanks you.5 stars

      Reply
    3. Adrian

      February 18, 2020 at 11:47 am

      My first-ever crepe recipe and it turned out perfectly! My 6-year-old and I loved them! Will be our go-to crepe recipe. 5 stars

      Reply
    4. Theresa Strand

      March 07, 2020 at 2:12 am

      Absolute hit with my kids. Easy to make and delicious for both sweet and savoury. 5 stars

      Reply
    5. Megan

      May 02, 2020 at 12:13 pm

      I just made these for breakfast and they were SO GOOD! My husband loved them, and we are already planning for the next time I make them. Instead of filling them myself, I made a “crepe bar” (because it’s quarantine, and we need something to do lol). They were perfect!! Thank you for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Skye

      June 27, 2021 at 7:26 am

      Excellent recipe 5 stars

      Reply
    7. Skye

      January 02, 2022 at 8:09 am

      These are the best! We make them all the time.5 stars

      Reply
      • Veronica Yackey

        April 05, 2022 at 11:41 pm

        I'm from the UK and we top with butter then squeeze a fresh lemon over the. And top with powdered sugar. Delicious!

        Reply
    8. Alacia

      October 14, 2022 at 10:23 am

      I’ve never made crepes before but I halved this recipe and made them today and they were SOOOOOO good! I made blueberry compote and sweetened cream cheese and topped with whipped cream. My gosh so good I couldn’t help but pat myself on the back 5 stars

      Reply
    9. loura ann brown

      September 04, 2023 at 10:27 am

      Can I use almond milk?5 stars

      Reply
      • Abeer Rizvi

        October 17, 2023 at 12:05 am

        I haven't tried it myself but some readers have said they used almond milk and soy milk successfully.

        Reply
      • Guimhy Jozef

        March 17, 2024 at 10:22 pm

        Yes, you can use almond milk. I’m lactose intolerant, so guess what…lol4 stars

        Reply
    10. Chaz

      January 28, 2024 at 6:02 pm

      Easy recipe even for a newbee like me.  Made about 14 crepes.  Definitely a keeper 5 stars

      Reply
    11. Chaz

      January 28, 2024 at 6:04 pm

      Very easy rep recipe even for a newbie like me. Made about 14 crêpes in total. This is definitely a keeper.4 stars

      Reply
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