This Easy Crepe Recipe is made with six ingredients in a blender. You can mix it up to a day in advance and store in the refrigerator. Combine with fresh fruit and whipped cream for a fun breakfast or dessert treat. Stuff with chicken, spinach and cream sauce for an easy delectable supper.
Have you always wanted to make homemade crepes but felt intimidated by those fancy brunch chefs that whip them up right in front of you? After all they have a special pan and tools. No worries my friend. Crepes can be made in a standard nonstick skillet and turned with a thin spatula. I use my slim cookie spatula. This delicious crepe recipe is made with six ingredients in a blender. It takes about five minutes to add the ingredients to the blender and mix it up.
What is a crepe?
A crepe is like a flat pancake. Unlike a pancake a crepe does not have a leavening agent. A small amount of batter is poured in a heated lightly buttered skillet and swirled till the ending result is a very thin unleavened pancake. They can be served warm or cold , savory or sweet, for breakfast or dinner.
How do you make crepes?
This Easy Crepe Recipe could not be any easier. First add the milk, eggs, sugar, salt, melted butter and flour to a blender. Blend for just a couple of seconds. If necessary scrape down the sides of the blender and blend for one to two more seconds. Refrigerate for thirty minutes to one hour to allow the bubbles to subside. This aids in preventing tears in the thin crepes.
Then heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt a small amount of butter in the skillet. Use just enough butter to lightly coat the skillet. Pour about one quarter cup of batter into the pan and swirl to coat evenly. Cook for a little less than one minute, flip and cook the other side for about thirty seconds. They should be lightly browned.
Helpful hints on making this Easy Crepe Recipe.
- Don’t over mix the crepe mixture. Just a couple seconds on a medium low speed will do the trick. Over-mixing will make the crepes tough.
- Don’t skip the resting time for the crepe mixture. Cover and place in the fridge. This step is important as it aids in less tears in the crepes.
- All you need is a very small amount of butter. Just enough to coat the bottom of the pan.
- When swirling the batter work quickly using your wrist to move the pan and coat as evenly as possible.
- Don’t overcook the crepes. Things move very quickly. Now is not the time to call your Grandma.
How do I serve crepes?
- Filled with whipped cream and mixed fresh berries
- Sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with warm maple syrup
- Stuffed with sweetened cream cheese and fresh berries
- Filled with lemon curd
- Loaded with peanut butter and bananas
- Brimming with spinach, roasted chicken and creamy white cheddar sauce
- Packed with ham and scrambled eggs
- Chock full of fresh sauteed vegetables
Do crepes need to be stored in the refrigerator?
Yes they do. Once cooled they can be stacked together on a plate, covered with plastic wrap and stored in the fridge for up to five days.
Can crepes be frozen?
Yes they most certainly can. Fully cool the crepes, place wax paper between each crepe and on the bottom and top of the stack. Place the stack in a freezer bag carefully removing as much of the air as possible. Place the freezer bag in a sturdy freezer ware container. Freeze up to two months. Thaw by placing the freezer bag in the refrigerator.
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PrintEasy Crepe Recipe
An easy crepe batter with six ingredients made in the blender in less than five minutes. Fill with whipped cream and mixed fresh berries or sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with warm maple syrup
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: french cuisine
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
Instructions
- Add milk, eggs, melted butter, sugar, salt, and flour to a blender. Blend for 2-3 seconds. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Heat a 10 inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt 1/4 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and swirl to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute; or until lightly browned. Flip and cook the other side for 30 seconds; or until lightly browned.
Keywords: how to make crepes, easy to make crepes, french crepes, basic crepe recipe
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Totally making these this weekend!
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Will you please post or email the white cheddar sauce re ipe?I would love to try this.
To be honest Debbie I am not sure what you are referring to. Are you talking about white queso dip?
These crepes are the ideal brunch recipe!
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Thanks for a great crepe primer. Making crepes has been on my bucket list for a long time!
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Thanks Mallory! I hope you enjoy them!
We always get crepes when we go the boardwalk during the summer. Can’t wait to surprise my kids with these at home now. They look so good.
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Thanks for all the info on crepes. I didn’t know you could freeze them! I’ll be making a few batches this weekend
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These crepes turned out beautiful for breakfast this morning! Thank you!
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My kids loved these!! A new favorite breakfast in my house!
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Crepes are my favorite brunch and breakfast to make! They are so versatile!
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Thank you for all the advice! I don’t know why I had never thought of freezing crepes before!
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This has been one of our favorite breakfast in our house!
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This is the new breakfast on repeat!! Thanks for sharing! Best crepes!
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I always look forward to when other people make crepes or going to the little shop down the street from our house, but I really need to try making them! This recipes seems like the perfect start 😉
I love how easy this is! I’ve never made these before, but you’ve inspired me to give this a try this weekend!
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I honestly have to say that I’ve never made a crepe before. I was always intimidated by them. These look SO much easier than I thought.
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My kids would love these!! The perfect breakfast treat!!!
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Oh my goodness! I am drooling over these crepes! I love how easy these seem to make!
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Our family loves crepes! We make this every Saturday for breakfast.
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Crepes are always a breakfast request in my house! These look amazing!
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I can’t wait to make these. Never knew they were so easy.
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Made this for brunch and it worked out brilliantly!
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WOW these crepes look so delicious and perfect for weekend brunch!
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I am definitely having crepe for breakfast tomorrow. These look so delicious!
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I love crepes but never think to make them, what a great recipe, thank you!!
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Perfect for Sunday brunch!
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This is by far the best crepe recipe that I have found!
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So easy & so elegant! Perfect for brunch and parties!
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I love eating crepes at restaurants! I’m so excited to make this special recipe for Sunday brunch!
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OMGsh I LOVE crepes and this recipe was awesome! Thank you for sharing such a special recipe.
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We love crepes for an easy Sunday breakfast. These look delicious.
I try to stay away from crepes, but not anymore. Will be trying this recipe this weekend!
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Thanks so much Mirlene! Enjoy!
Mmm, these look so good! I like the idea of stuffing with chicken cheese and spinach for dinner!
Me too! So yummy!
My grandma made crepes for me as a kid. I loved hers. This recipe will allow me to make some and reminisce the good times I had with her. I will make some this weekend. Thank you so much.
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The pleasure is all mine! It sounds like you had a great time with your grandma! Food can be so nostalgic. Enjoy!
This is great recipe did it twice so good !
I make it weekly since we are at home with the social distancing and other restrictions in place.
I am making it today and wanted to thank you
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You are most welcome! So glad that you like it. It really is a delicious easy recipe!
I’m always in the mood for crepes! This is an awesome recipe
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Perfect crepes! My family’s favorite way to eat crepes is with nutella and sliced strawberries.
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My kids really loved this crepe recipe! And I enjoy making it too cause it is so easy!
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These crepes are so light and easy to make! With 6 simple ingredients all mixed in a blender, it doesn’t get much easier!
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My family can have crepes for any meal time. These look amazing!
Crepes are absolutely one of my most favourite things to make (and eat!!) This recipe sounds like a winner. Bookmarked to make later 🙂
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Our family is wild about crepes! This easy recipe is perfect for Sunday brunch. Yum. Yum.
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I’ve always wanted to know how to make crepes and your recipe was so easy! Thank you so much!
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