Delicious Crepes Recipe

This Delicious Crepes Recipe allows you to create ultra-thin, delicate French-style pancakes with signature buttery crisp edges right in your own kitchen. Using just eight basic pantry staples and a standard blender, you can master restaurant-quality crepes without any specialty equipment or professional training.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

You will love this Delicious Crepes Recipe because it is incredibly versatile, serving as the perfect vessel for both sweet and savory fillings. The method is simplified by using a blender to ensure a silky-smooth batter, and the results are consistently better than what you would find at a local cafe. Whether you are hosting a fancy brunch or a simple family breakfast, these crepes are always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled (plus extra for the pan)
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (120ml) water, at room temperature
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and let it cool for about 5 minutes so it does not scramble the eggs.
2. Add the cooled butter, flour, sugar, salt, milk, water, eggs, and vanilla into a blender or food processor.
3. Blend the mixture on medium-high speed for 20 to 30 seconds until it is completely smooth and reaches the consistency of heavy cream.
4. Cover the batter tightly and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 to 60 minutes. This resting period allows the flour to fully hydrate and improves the final texture.
5. Place an 8-inch skillet over medium heat and grease it generously with a bit of the extra butter.
6. Pour approximately 3 tablespoons of batter into the center of the hot skillet. Immediately lift and twirl the pan so the batter stretches to the edges in a thin layer.
7. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until the bottom is lightly golden and the edges are set. Flip the crepe and cook the other side for another 30 seconds.
8. Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining batter, making sure to re-butter the pan between every single crepe.

Expert Tips

To achieve the best results with this Delicious Crepes Recipe, do not skip the chilling step; resting the batter is the secret to a tender crepe. When cooking, ensure your pan is properly heated before adding the batter, and remember that the first crepe is often a “test” crepe that might not look perfect. For the thinnest results, twirl the pan quickly as soon as the batter hits the surface to prevent it from setting too thick. If you are making a large batch, you can stack the crepes on top of each other; the radiant heat will keep them warm without drying them out.

Delicious Crepes Recipe

This Delicious Crepes Recipe allows you to create ultra-thin, delicate French-style pancakes with signature buttery crisp edges right in your own kitchen.

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Resting Time 30 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: French

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled (plus extra for the pan)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup whole milk at room temperature
• 1/2 cup water at room temperature
• 2 large eggs at room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Equipment

• Blender
• 8-inch skillet

Method

 

1. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and let it cool for about 5 minutes so it does not scramble the eggs.
   3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2. Add the cooled butter, flour, sugar, salt, milk, water, eggs, and vanilla into a blender or food processor.
   3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup water, 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3. Blend the mixture on medium-high speed for 20 to 30 seconds until it is completely smooth and reaches the consistency of heavy cream.
4. Cover the batter tightly and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 to 60 minutes. This resting period allows the flour to fully hydrate and improves the final texture.
5. Place an 8-inch skillet over medium heat and grease it generously with a bit of the extra butter.
6. Pour approximately 3 tablespoons of batter into the center of the hot skillet. Immediately lift and twirl the pan so the batter stretches to the edges in a thin layer.
7. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until the bottom is lightly golden and the edges are set. Flip the crepe and cook the other side for another 30 seconds.
8. Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining batter, making sure to re-butter the pan between every single crepe.

Notes

To achieve the best results with this Delicious Crepes Recipe, do not skip the chilling step; resting the batter is the secret to a tender crepe. When cooking, ensure your pan is properly heated before adding the batter, and remember that the first crepe is often a “test” crepe that might not look perfect. For the thinnest results, twirl the pan quickly as soon as the batter hits the surface to prevent it from setting too thick. If you are making a large batch, you can stack the crepes on top of each other; the radiant heat will keep them warm without drying them out.

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