Crepe Recipe How To Make Crepes

Published Sep 03, 2019 Updated Oct 02, 2024

Crepes

What is a crepe? Crepes are French pancakes. They are thin and slightly crispy on the outer edges. They are found in many places in France, for examples: creperies, cafes, bistros or on roadside stands. French crepes are usually served sweet with powdered sugar (called crepe sucrée in French). They can also be served savory and called galettes.

Crepe Recipe

It’s very easy to make this French delicacy at home. The crepe recipe is very easy and calls for simple ingredients:

All-purpose flour Sugar Salt Whole milk Eggs Unsalted butter

Please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full details on each ingredient.

How To Make Simple Crepes

In this easy crepe recipe, I will teach you the step by step method on how to make crepes at home. First, puree flour, sugar, salt, milk, eggs and butter in a blender until the batter is smooth. To make the pancake, heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and coat with butter. Then add the batter and swirl around to over the pan evenly. Cook both sides of the pancake until light brown. When it’s done, loosen the edge of the crepe with a rubber spatula and serve immediately.

Sweet Crepes Vs Savory Galettes

Sweet crepe recipe calls for all-purpose flour, milk, sugar and water to make the batter. The fillings are always sweet. They are more like a dessert or a sweet snack. Traditional savory galettes uses buckwheat flour, salt and water as the batter ingredients. As a result, they are brownish in color. They are eaten as a meal.

Crepe Filling

Sweet crepes are pretty much a dessert with the following fillings:

Sugar Nutella Ice cream Fruits such as strawberries, raspberries and bananas Whipped cream

For savory pancakes or galettes, the fillings can be any of the following or more:

Cheese, usually gruyère or comté Ham Fried eggs Sauteed mushrooms Vegetables such as spinach or tomatoes

What To Serve With This Recipe

Serve this dish with other French delicacies. For a French meal at home, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.