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.
loved this recipe. i have tried several other ones and this is the best yet. Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad to hear you loved these crepes! Thanks for leaving a comment and review. :)
Thanks helped a lot. Im a 12-year-old boy who just cooked tasty crepes made from your blender recipe, Im so happy whith how my crepes turned out. :) thank you so much 😀😀😀⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! I bet your mom was so happy you were cooking!
3 stars because it’s the typical crepe batter and works well but not 5 because although I enjoy trying new methods (eventhough I thought using a blender was incredibly lazy and unnecessary) doing so left flour stuck to the sides of the blender causing more work and a lumpy batter causing even more work to sieve it for a smooth consistency. Next time just a bowl and whisk. It’s fast, easy, allows more control and less cleaning time.
Best Crepe Recipe Ever❤️
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for your comment and review! :)
These were pancakes in my youth. Mom spoiled us. The batter is best made the night before.
So delicious!! What a lucky guy!
Great recipe! Simple ingredients I always have on hand. Very easy to make and tastes great. This recipe is a keeper.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for leaving a comment and review Leslie!
We like this recipe. The batter is very easy to make. In terms of favor and texture, it’s pretty close to what you get from the store. We have a non stick ceramic pan and also use a spectula head to spread out batter thinner immediately so it works well.
This recipe is the first crepe recipe I’ve ever made that turned out perfect every time!
So glad to heart this!
Very easy recipe. Perfect crepes. This recipe goes in my file for future use.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for leaving a comment and review. :)
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My wife loved these crepes today on Mother’s Day!
I’m so happy to hear that!
This was a perfect crepe recipe! We made this for Mother’s Day and it was absolutely delicious! It was easy, quick, and fun. It’s made with things that you most likely already have in your house, so you don’t have to plan a big shopping trip. It totally recommend this recipe.
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed them! Thanks for leaving a comment and review Gregg. :)
I love crepes and never used a recipe but my daughter (age 8) wanted to make them. I made her find a recipe. She found yours and it was easy to follow. She actually tried them again and loved them. We also added a few other flavors to small batches and some worked and some did not. She wanted me to share her experience with everyone. Flavors that did work were maple, strawberry, and lemon. Watermelon did not work. That’s all she wants to share, so thank you!
Thanks for your comment! I’m glad you had fun making this recipe with your daughter! :)
Love this recipe. I generally just use a bowl and whisk, and also like to upgrade to a vanilla bean paste, rather than just extract. My grandmother used to add a fresh squeeze of lemon OR a dash of ground cardamom (Scandinavian). I loved the icecream pistachio filling you mentioned! This morning we used a rose petal jam I made from another blog… which was wonderful! Thank you for your thoughtful post ♡
I’m so glad you loved them! The rose petal jam sounds delicious. Thanks for leaving a comment and review Alison!
I am a Czech and have made Crepes for many years. This is the best and easiest recipe I’ve ever made. Thank you. It was also easy to clean up since it was made in my blender. and I had some leftover to freeze. My husband loved this lunch.
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed these! Thank you for leaving your comment and review Eva. :)
Recipe is delicious!
My children and husband loved these. They were super easy to make. Thank you.
I’m so happy to hear you loved these!
Old man making his first ever crepes found these to be super easy and delicious.
These are so easy and delish!!! I love them! 😍
I’m so glad you loved them!!
Thank you for the simplicity of this recipe! Whipped some up for breakfast in no time. My kids loved it too. Plain greek yogurt and blueberry preserves as filling!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Sounds like the perfect filling!