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Best Crepe Recipe - Easy and Delicious

Best Crepe Recipe - Easy and Delicious

This easy crepe recipe creates delicate, paper-thin French pancakes perfect for both sweet breakfast treats and savory dinners. The batter comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and requires a resting period for optimal texture. Crepes offer endless versatility and can be filled with everything from fresh berries to ham and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • ¾ cup whole milk (180mL)
  • ½ cup water (120mL)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted plus more for cooking
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 8-inch nonstick skillet or crepe pan
  • mixing bowl or blender
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • pastry brush

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine the eggs, flour, milk, water, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl or blender. Whisk well, or blend for about 30 seconds, until the batter is smooth. Cover and chill the batter for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
  2. Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Brush the skillet lightly with butter.
  3. Pour 3 tablespoons of the batter into the skillet and immediately rotate the pan to coat the bottom evenly. Cook the crepe until lightly browned on the bottom, 30 to 45 seconds.
  4. Flip the crepe and cook until lightly browned on the second side, 10 to 15 seconds. Transfer the crepe to a large plate and cover it with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
  5. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet with butter between each crepe, as needed.
  6. Serve the crepes warm with fresh fruit, Nutella, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.

Notes

The resting period for the batter is crucial for tender crepes. Keep cooked crepes warm under a kitchen towel. First crepe may be a 'test' pancake to get temperature right. Crepes freeze well for up to 3 months.