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This basic crepe recipe, a French-style pancake can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients for a breakfast or lunch meal.  Get creative with the fillings and turn your meal from ordinary to EXTRAordinary!

This recipe was originally published in 2014.  It has been updated with new content.

 

This basic crepe recipe, a French-style pancake can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients for a breakfast or lunch meal.  Get creative with the fillings and turn your meal from ordinary to EXTRAordinary! #crepe #breakfast #brunch #easy #savory #sweet

 

Basic Crepe Recipe

Crepes are light and delicate ultra thin pancakes!  Anytime you want a special breakfast or brunch keep these crepes in mind.

What I love about making crepes is that they are super easy to make the you can pretty much fill them with whatever you have in the refrigerator or pantry!

Plus, when I eat crepes they make me feel fancy, like I’m at a restaurant instead in my own kitchen!

 

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How to make basic crepes from scratch

I don’t make crepes very often, but every time I whip up a batch I’m reminded how much we enjoy them!

We usually make them during the weekend when we’re lounging around with no where to rush off to. My son proudly reminded me that he made these for me for Mother’s Day a few years ago!

Whether or not you decide to make sweet or savory crepes, gather the following ingredients:

  • All-purpose flour, sifted
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Water
  • Vanilla extract (optional – add when making a sweet crepe)
  • Butter (for skillet)

Whisk together all the ingredients until smooth, then heat butter on a medium high heat.

Add ¼ cup of batter and swirl batter in pan forming a thin circular pancake. Cook for about 2 minutes and flip to cook other side.  Fill these babies up and enjoy!

 

cooked French thin pancakes from basic crepe recipe

 

Get creative with the crepe fillings!

Once you have a basic recipe you can really get creative with the filling.

Add sweet ingredients

If you’re craving savory flavors

Are you thinking of some of your own favorite ingredients you would fill crepes with?

 

Bowl of fresh berries for a basic crepe recipe

 

Can you freeze crepes?

This recipe makes quite a few crepes and YES these can be frozen if you don’t use them all up once you make a batch.

Here are the steps to freeze:

  • Cool completely
  • Layer each crepe between a piece of parchment or wax paper
  • Place in a freezer bag
  • Freeze for up to two months

When you are ready to use the crepes place frozen bag in the refrigerator overnight.  Each crepe can be warmed on a skillet over low heat or place in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.  Fill with your favorite ingredients!

They’re great for a snack too! Fill them with your favorite yogurt or how about a little Nutella with some sliced bananas?

It’s a heavenly combination, and don’t forget the whipped cream!

 

Blue plate of crepes with fresh berries and whipped cream

 

This basic crepe recipe, a French-style pancake can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients for a breakfast or lunch meal.  Get creative with the fillings and turn your meal from ordinary to EXTRAordinary! #crepe #breakfast #brunch #easy #savory #sweet

Basic Crepe Recipe

Yield: 15

This basic crepe recipe, a French-style pancake can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients for a breakfast or lunch meal. Get creative with the fillings and turn your meal from ordinary to EXTRAordinary!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional - add when making a sweet crepe)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

Instructions

  • In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, water, vanilla and butter. Sift in flour and salt and whisk all ingredients together until batter is smooth.
  • Heat a skillet with oil or butter on a medium high heat. Add 1/4 cup of butter and swirl batter in pan forming a thin circular pancake. Cook for about 2 minutes and flip to cook other side.
  • Fill with ingredients of your choice.

    • Notes

    Makes about 15 crepes.

    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1 crepe
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 58Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 62mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g

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    This basic crepe recipe, a French-style pancake can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients for a breakfast or lunch meal.  Get creative with the fillings and turn your meal from ordinary to EXTRAordinary! #pancake #crepe #easy #savory #bunch #sweet #recipe #thefoodieaffair

    Low Carb Crepes

    The traditional crepes are only 7 carbs each, but it you want to try a grain-free crepes under 3 carbs each, then check out this low carb crepe recipe with ricotta cream.

     

    Low Carb Crepes are versatile hearty wraps for sweet or savory fillings. Each crepe is only 2.4 carbs #crepes #lowcarb #dessert |www.thefoodieaffair.com

     

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    Comments

    1. Stephanie Pass

      My family loves crepes. It’s a treat I like to make special for them. I love that your recipe doesn’t have sugar. It’s hard to find one without it. This looks so delicious!

      Reply

      • Sandra Shaffer

        Thanks, Stephanie! I think we put way too much sugar in our dishes just cause that’s what we’re used to. I’ve been cutting back in my recipes and no one notices, especially since the fruit has plenty of natural sugars!

        Reply

    6. christine

      I always forget about crepes, thanks for the reminder. I love them. I was introduced to them on vacation, by a food truck, no less. Crepes filled w/ nutella and strawberry are my favorite.

      Reply

    8. Mackayla Schmidt

      I was wondering what you filled yours with? I was also wondering if you know how to make a nice cream cheese filling for them?:)

      Reply

    15. Thomas BLG

      I’m a sweet lover and I would probably fill these with chocolate.. but I need to eat healthier so this fruit version is a good alternative.. I will miss chocolate though!! Love crepes.

      Reply

    20. michele

      I cant believe how easy you make these seem to be! I love crepes but have always thought they were so hard to make. Your step by step instructions make it seem really doable!

      Reply

    23. Deb

      I have always wanted to make crepes but it seems so complicated. Thank you for the great directions, I know I can make them now!!

      Reply

    24. Angela

      Love crepes!! I haven’t made them in far too long. I am really loving your ideas done both sweet & savory fillings! Definitely want to make these very soon!

      Reply

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