Description
Experience the magic of light and delicate French crepes with this easy, foolproof recipe. Whether you’re craving a quick breakfast, sweet brunch, or elegant dessert, these crepes deliver with their buttery edges and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ideal for sweet or savory fillings, it’s a must-have in your rotation of easy recipes, perfect for weekend breakfast ideas or weekday food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Butter or oil for the pan
Instructions
1. Combine flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes to ensure tender crepes.
3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
4. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and quickly swirl to form a thin circle.
5. Cook for 1-2 minutes, flip, then cook the other side for 30 seconds.
6. Stack cooked crepes on a plate and keep warm with a towel. Repeat with remaining batter.
7. Serve warm with your favorite sweet or savory fillings.
Notes
Letting the batter rest is key to achieving that silky texture.
Use a measuring cup for consistent crepe size and even cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: easy crepe recipe, breakfast ideas, sweet crepes, French pancakes, quick breakfast