Basic French Crepes

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A delicious French crepe recipe for thin golden crepes served with your preferred filling. You can make this basic crepe recipe for breakfast or to enjoy it as a traditional French dessert.

Traditional Swiss Family Recipe

This French crepe recipe is well known in Switzerland, as it is a very common dish to eat for breakfast, lunch, or sometimes dinner. You can fill them up with your preferred sweet filling like jam or chocolate spread, roll them up, and enjoy them eating with your hands. Savory fillings are allowed too.

When I was a school kid, my mum made these often for lunchtime. It’s a recipe I know and make for years. Delicious golden thin crepes – a recipe you and your family will love.

Best Crepe Recipe

What makes a basic crepe recipe to be the best one? There is one thing which is crucial when making crepes. Mix your crepe batter in a blender to achieve a smooth and very thin crepe. Simple, but makes a big difference.

What if I don’t have a blender at home? You can always whisk it in a large bowl using your hands and a whisker. They still turn out delicious but are not as thin as made with a blender.

How To Make – Crepe Batter Recipe

1. Ingredients you need for the crepe batter recipe are eggs, milk, flour, melted butter, vanilla extract, sugar, and salt.
2. Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth. If you don’t have a blender, whisk them well in a large bowl. Set aside for 30 minutes at room temperature.
3. Heat a non-stick frying pan with butter.
4. Add about four tablespoons (~1/4 cup | 60ml) of the batter.
5. Whisk until the pan is covered.
6. Cook each side for about 2 minutes until golden.
7. Your french crepe is ready to be served. 

Sweet Crepe Filling Ideas

• Jam
• Nutella, Chocolate Spread
• Sugar & Cinnamon
• Fresh Fruit or Fruit Sauce (Apple, Berry, Banana)

More Crepe Recipes

• Chocolate Crepes
• Gluten-Free Buckwheat Crepes

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Basic French Crepes

A delicious French crepe recipe for thin golden crepes served with your preferred filling. You can make this basic crepe recipe for breakfast or to enjoy it as a traditional French dessert.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Resting Time 30 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine French

Keyword crepe batter recipe, french crepe recipe, how to make crepe batter

Author Aline

Servings 8 Crepes

Calories per serving 108kcal

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 1 cup (128g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

• Add all ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth. If you don’t have a blender, mix it in a large bowl using a whisk. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Preheat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
• Add one tablespoon of butter or oil, let it melt and add about 1/4 cup (60ml) of the batter into the pan. Swirl until the bottom is covered.
• Cook each side for about 2 minutes until golden.
• Repeat this procedure with the rest of the batter. 
• Serve the crepes with your preferred filling.

Aline’s Suggestion

• If you don’t use the whole batter, you can store it in your fridge for up to one day and make fresh crepes the next day with it.
• If you like to use nut milk for this recipe, add ~1/4 cup of water. Nut milk is usually thicker than cow milk, therefore it’s the best to dilute it with water to prevent the batter to be too thick.

Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 71mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3% | Calcium: 4.2% | Iron: 5.2%

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