This is the best crepe recipe to make for any occasion! These crepes are nice and thin with a buttery crisp edge and are super easy to make in your blender. Not only are they great for breakfast, but dessert too!
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Best Crepe Recipe Ever
Crepes are one of my favorite things to enjoy for breakfast or brunch. These French-style thin pancakes seem fancy, but they are really easy! We love making all types, like strawberry crepes, lemon crepes, apple crepes, or even one of our crepe cakes.
This is, in my opinion, the best crepe recipe ever! I’ve tried so many different recipes over the years and have finally created the perfect one. The batter allows you to get thin crepes without them breaking. They are perfect for breakfast or dessert (sometimes we’ll even do them with savory fillings for dinner)!
You can make sweet crepes and add delicious crepe fillings like berries, cream and powdered sugar. You can even make variations like chocolate crepes or nutella crepes.
5 star review
My family loves these and the hubby has requested these to be a Saturday tradition! I never realized how easy crepes were to make – this recipe is an all around win!
– Ali W
Ingredients
The full printable recipe below. Substitutions are not recommended for this batter.
- Butter: Melted butter is key in these crepes. I like to let it cool for a few minutes before adding to the batter so it doesn’t scramble the batter.
- Milk: I use 2% milk, but you could also use whole milk for a richer flavor.
- Eggs: The eggs will provide the perfect structure, so make sure they are fresh.
- Sugar: I use plain granulated sugar for this recipe. It adds just a little bit of sweetness to the batter.
- Vanilla: I love to use pure vanilla extract. If making savory crepes, you can omit this.
- Flour: An all-purpose flour will work perfectly in this basic crepe recipe.
An Easy Hack
To use even less ingredients, try making these easy crepes with pancake mix. All you need is your favorite box mix (or homemade pancake mix), milk, eggs, vanilla and salt!
How To Make Crepes
It takes less than a minute to make the batter and only a couple of minutes for them to cook. Just follow the simple steps below to get started.
- Combine ingredients in blender: Mix until it looks like a smooth crepe batter (15-20 seconds). You could also whisk in a bowl. Refrigerate batter for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
- Cook on small skillet: Spray 8-inch non-stick pan with cooking spray. Pour about 1/4 cup crepe batter into the pan and cook over medium-low heat. Turn pan immediately from side to side to form an even thin layer in a perfect circle. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, flip and cook 1-2 minutes, or until delicate crepes are lightly browned.
- Stack. Stack on a plate until ready to serve. You can also place in the oven at 175°F on a baking sheet to keep warm until ready to serve.
- Serve with favorite toppings: The topping choices are endless (see below). We love making sweet dessert crepes and savory ones, too.
Best Crepe Success Tip
It’s important to let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you can. I like to make the batter the night before and let it chill in the fridge overnight. This allows the gluten time to rest, which makes perfect crepes with a light and airy consistency.
Crepe Fillings and Toppings
You can customize cooked crepes with all your favorite toppings and go savory or sweet. My favorite way to eat them is with a little nutella, bananas and berries! Oh and can’t forget the whipped cream on top!
Sweet
- Cream cheese filling and chopped strawberries or strawberry sauce
- Ricotta or mascarpone with fresh berries
- Whipped cream, fresh berries and powdered sugar
- Peach pie filling and cream
- Strawberry jam, fresh strawberries and powdered sugar
- Caramelized bananas, nutella and peanut butter
- Lemon curd, blueberries (or blueberry sauce) and powdered sugar
- Apple pie filling, salted caramel and vanilla ice cream
- Marshmallow fluff, crushed graham crackers and chocolate sauce
- Maple syrup, buttermilk syrup or cinnamon pancake syrup
- Pumpkin crepes are perfect for fall with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie
Savory
- Sautéed vegetables and eggs
- Caprese (mozzarella, tomato and basil)
- Ham and cheese crepes
- Scrambled eggs and bacon
- Spinach, mushroom and parmesan
- Pesto, chicken and mozzarella
- Sausage and apples or apple butter
Ways to Fold Crepes
- Fold in half: Simply fold in half, similar to folding an omelette. To add fillings, you can either add before folding in half or add on top of your folded crepe.
- Make triangles: Gently fold in half, then fold in half again. Stack the folded crepes on top of each other to serve. Fillings can be added before folding or on top.
- Roll the crepes: Before rolling, add the filling evenly on top of crepe, leaving about 1/4 inch from the edges. Then fold one side over the filling towards the middle. Fold the other side all the way over the already folded side to make the shape of a burrito.
Make Ahead Tips
While crepes are best enjoyed fresh, you can store leftovers in a zip top bag and layer parchment paper or wax paper in between each crepe. Place in fridge until ready to enjoy.
Crepes surprisingly freeze really well, so feel free to double the batch and stick half in the freezer for about 1-2 months. Heat in microwave or skillet until warm. You can also enjoy cold if you prefer!
More breakfast recipes to try include Belgian waffles, French toast, one-hour cinnamon rolls and German pancakes.
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Crepe Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cups milk , I use 2%
- 4 large eggs
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter , melted and slightly cooled
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour , sifted if desired
For serving: berries, syrup, nutella, bananas
Instructions
- In a blender, blend milk, eggs, butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, and flour 15 to 20 seconds, or until batter is smooth. You could also whisk in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
- Heat an 8-inch frying pan over medium-low heat. Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the pan, tilting pan immediately from side to side to form an even circle. Cook about 1 minute per side, or until lightly browned. Remove from heat and stack until ready to serve. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve with your favorite toppings. Fresh fruit, jams, pudding, nutella, whipped topping and nuts are a few of our favorites.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crepes are much thinner than pancakes. A pancake batter has baking powder, like these buttermilk pancakes. This batter does not so it will not rise or be as fluffy.
They are French-style pancakes that are very thin, yet sturdy. This crepe recipe consists of milk, eggs, butter, sugar and flour. You can also add vanilla and salt for flavor.
You’ll know the simple crepe recipe is done when little bubbles appear on top and the edges turn golden brown.
Crepes will be soft in texture and a little bit crispy around the edges.
Categorized as: Breakfast, Desserts, Freezer-Friendly, Make Ahead, No-Bake, Nut-Free, Reader Favorites, Savory Breakfast, Stovetop, Sweet Breakfast, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
It was AMAZINGY AMAZING.
These are the BEST. I studied abroad in Paris years ago and had been hunting for a good crepe since and these have been by far the best I’ve found (that includes restaurants and making my own).
I’ve made these with regular flour and gluten free with Bob’s Red Mill 1-1 GF flour and they are both awesome.
For the best ham and cheese crepes I recommend Gruyère cheese and the rosemary ham from Trader Joe’s… I’m not sure why but I’ve tried so many hams and this one is the best in these crepes for some reason.
Also I use a pan to melt my butter and never cool before adding to the mix and I’ve never had an issue. I just put it in and blend immediately and it’s been fine.
Thank you for this recipe, it’s been a staple dinner for my family for a while now, we all love it!!
Yay, this comment just made my day! I’m so happy you love the recipe, Sara :)
I just made these in advance if a brunch I am having tomorrow. They came out great! This might sound like a stupid question but is it 3 tablespoons of butter melted or 3 tablespoons of melted butter? I found that they were a bit greasy so that’s why I am asking.
3 Tablespoons of butter cut and then melted :)
Absolutely delicious!
Can I use frozen berries for fillings?
I don’t see why not! I’d recommend thawing them in the microwave first before filling your crepes.
PERFECT crepes. This recipe works great every.single.time!
So happy to hear that! :)
These are the best! They are our go to recipe for when we need a fun breakfast! Easy and delicious!
Love it!
Great recipe! Very easy!
I filled mine with vanilla ice cream and bananas! Then topped with caramel sauce and whipped cream!
Soooooo good!
Mmmm that sounds delicious! So glad you enjoyed the recipe :)
We like them! Thank you!
So happy to hear that! Thanks for your comment and review :)
I lived in France for 3 years. My kids (now grown), still love them. I like to take frozen berries (I like the triple berry), and warm them in a pan with some sugar or a little non-sugar sweetener. When they have bursted and softened, they are ready. I mix cream cheese and little powder sugar or powdered sugar substitute and a little cream or milk until it is similar to icing, and fill the crepes with the cream cheese filling, and top with the berry sauce. This crepe recipe can be used with Carbalose flour one-for-one for the flour. It works the same. I make them all the time, and my family doesn’t even notice. Crepes are not thin pancakes. The makeup is different. They are thin and delicate, almost lacy. They are more eggy than pancakes. They work best on a crepe pan, or a non-stick pan lightly greased with butter or ghee. There is a special spatula that makes it easier to turn them over. Pour the batter in the middle and swirl around the pan as quickly as you can, before it sets. If it begins to set, just add a little bit more and fill in the holes as quickly as you can. If they don’t come out perfect, no worries. They still taste the same.
Such great tips Mischelle, thank you for sharing :) And your crepes sound SO delicious!
I made this crepe and turned out perfect. I want to make it again but alas I only have 2 eggs. Is it ok to use just 2 eggs?
I don’t think it would turn out as well with just 2 eggs. I would just cut the recipe in half (you can use the slider scale by the serving number that will cut it in half for you).
I haven’t made crepes for years, but was making them for a baby shower and needed a recipe. This one was perfect! Easy to make, I doubled it and it turned out perfectly!! I love all of your recipes. I always know they’re ones I can trust to be delicious!
This comment made my day, Kelsey! I’m so happy to hear the crepes turned out well and I hope the baby shower went great :)
Best crepes recipe I’ve come across and I’ve tried plenty. I’ve made with regular and 1 to 1 gluten free flour and can’t tell the difference. This is definitely a keeper.
SO glad to hear you couldn’t tell a difference with the gluten free flour. Curious which brand you used?
delicious! thank you
It was really good and super easy to make! Using this recipe from now on! Delicious 🤤
Yay, so happy to hear it was a hit! Thanks for your comment Rosa :)
me and my family love this recipe! they’re gone super fast!
Yay, I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for your comment and review, Nia :)
First time making crepes and they came out so good! Thank you!
Yay! I’m so glad they were a hit :)
What’s a good griddle temp would you say 300°F
I’d start with 250 to 300 and lower if it’s burning too fast.
Great recipe – easy to make and fill lol
I’m so glad you liked the recipe! The fillings are my favorite part :)
Perfect results every time!
Yay – I’m so happy to hear that!