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Basic Crepe Recipe | For Sweet Or Savory Fillings

January 5, 2019 by Sandra Shaffer 35 Comments

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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!

 

Basic Crepe Recipe - The Foodie Affair #crepes #brunch #breakfast #recipe #easy #french

 

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

  • Pre-made fruit fillings like cherry or blueberry or make this homemade freezer apple pie filling
  • Fresh fruits  like bananas, diced apples – try a combination of berries like I made here
  • Fresh whipped cream
  • Puddings or sugar free lemon curd
  • Nutella
  • Berry Sauce

If you’re craving savory flavors

  • Sautéed spinach, leeks or kale
  • Mushrooms sautéed in butter
  • Eggplant and mushrooms
  • Crab
  • Ham and cheese

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

 

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Yield: 15

Basic Crepe Recipe

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

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

      July 14, 2014 at 2:31 pm

      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

        July 15, 2014 at 7:51 pm

        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
    2. Nicole Neverman

      July 14, 2014 at 10:57 pm

      Lovely! I love crepes and your recipe is great. I’d love to have mine with fruit and cream, much like your photos 🙂 Great post.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        July 15, 2014 at 7:48 pm

        Thanks, Nicole! With such gorgeous fresh berries right now, fruit is the way to go!

        Reply
    3. Katerina

      July 15, 2014 at 12:03 am

      I love crepes because they are so versatile! You can fill them with practically anything!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        July 15, 2014 at 7:27 pm

        Isn’t that great about crepes?! What ever is in the refrigerator can go straight into the crepe!

        Reply
    4. Choc Chip Uru

      July 15, 2014 at 5:30 am

      Your crepes look fantastic 😀
      The perfect weekend recipe!

      Cheers
      Choc Chip Uru

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        July 15, 2014 at 7:26 pm

        Yes, crepes are great whenever you have time to enjoy, which is usually weekends for us!

        Reply
    5. Mary Ellen

      July 15, 2014 at 6:57 am

      I love crepes, these look really good!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        July 15, 2014 at 7:24 pm

        Thank you, Mary! Now I’m craving something savory to fill them with!

        Reply
    6. christine

      July 15, 2014 at 10:39 am

      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
      • Sandra Shaffer

        July 15, 2014 at 7:24 pm

        I always forget about them too and it’s such a fun dish! Crepes do seem like a dish you would order while on vacation. Those food trucks are awesome!!

        Reply
    7. Sandra Shaffer

      July 15, 2014 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you, Heidy! It was fun to make…and eat 😉

      Reply
    8. Mackayla Schmidt

      July 16, 2014 at 8:22 am

      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
      • Sandra Shaffer

        July 16, 2014 at 8:47 am

        Hi Mackayla! You might want to try the filling I use to fill strawberries – https://www.thefoodieaffair.com/2012/04/19/green-chili-frittata-and-strawberries-with-fruit-dip/ or if that is too sweet best 8 Oz of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar with a teaspoon of vanilla together until it’s fluffy. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    9. Platter Talk

      July 17, 2014 at 7:44 am

      Thanks for this wonderful crepe post, we’ve never made them but certainly enjoy eating crepes. Will give this a try!

      Reply
    10. Jessica

      March 11, 2015 at 2:11 pm

      I love crepes. They are so easy to make and so versatile!

      Reply
    11. Paula J Kanenberg

      April 20, 2018 at 4:57 am

      I think you have a typo, and mean add 1/4 cup of batter not butter…..

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        April 20, 2018 at 9:41 am

        Yes! That’s correct. Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    12. Stephanie

      January 5, 2019 at 7:59 am

      I love making crepes, especially for brunch or special occasions! So easy to make too.

      Reply
    13. debi at Life Currents

      January 5, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      These look delicious. I love crepes, and my husband makes them for me. I’ll be passing these along to him; I love that they have no sugar!

      Reply
    14. [email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish

      January 6, 2019 at 11:49 am

      I’ve never made crepes before, but I need to make these soon!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        January 6, 2019 at 1:10 pm

        Oooh, you are in for a treat! Yes, add these to your must try list!

        Reply
    15. Thomas BLG

      January 6, 2019 at 2:25 pm

      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
    16. Michaela Kenkel

      January 6, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      My daughter LOVES crepes!! She is going to be so excited when I make your recipe!!

      Reply
    17. Brandi Burgess

      January 6, 2019 at 6:46 pm

      I always order crepes anytime I see them on a menu, but never tried to make them! I think I could do it!!! Thanks for the awesome recipe!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        January 9, 2019 at 9:33 pm

        They’re so easy to make, promise! You can totally make these with no problem.

        Reply
    18. Julie

      January 6, 2019 at 7:20 pm

      I love crepes but must admit that I’ve never made them. Your recipe looks so light and delicious!

      Reply
    19. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      January 7, 2019 at 12:26 pm

      I can’t imagine anyone not loving a crepe…they are so light and delicious. I may be different from most, but the savory crepes are my favorite.

      Reply
    20. michele

      January 8, 2019 at 8:19 am

      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
    21. Punam's Indian recipe

      January 9, 2019 at 5:26 am

      Prepared your recipe at home. My family love it so much. It’s like a treat to for them.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        January 9, 2019 at 9:31 pm

        So glad to hear this! Crepes are a treat, but we should make them more often.

        Reply
    22. Jennifer Stewart

      January 9, 2019 at 8:54 am

      I never really ate crepes until a friend of mine made them for me. Now I am totally hooked! Load them up with nutella and bananas!

      Reply
    23. Deb

      January 9, 2019 at 12:04 pm

      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

      January 16, 2019 at 10:42 am

      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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