Origin France
French Crepes are thin soft and very light pancakes from France. They are simple to make and taste sweet mild and delicate. People in France enjoy crepes for breakfast dessert or as a snack. You can fill them with fruits chocolate cream honey or even simple sugar. Because the batter is very thin the crepes cook fast and become smooth and flexible.
This recipe is written in very easy English so anyone can follow the steps and make perfect crepes at home.
What Are French Crepes
Crepes are thin pancakes made from
- flour
- milk
- eggs
- butter
- a little sugar
They are cooked in a pan and folded or rolled with any filling you like.
Ingredients You Will Need
For the Batter
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- A pinch of salt
For Cooking
- A few drops butter or oil
For Serving
- Honey
- Chocolate syrup
- Fruits like banana or berries
- Whipped cream optional
Step by Step Method to Make French Crepes
Step 1
Make the Batter
- Take a mixing bowl.
- Add flour milk eggs melted butter sugar and salt.
- Mix until smooth without lumps.
- The batter should be thin like flowing cream.
- Let it rest for ten minutes.
Step 2
Heat the Pan
- Heat a non stick pan on medium heat.
- Add a few drops of butter or oil.
- Spread it around the pan.
Step 3
Cook the Crepes
- Pour a small amount of batter into the pan.
- Move the pan quickly so the batter spreads into a thin circle.
- Cook for one minute until the edges become light.
- Flip the crepe gently.
- Cook the other side for thirty seconds.
Crepes should be soft thin and light in color.
Step 4
Fill and Serve
- Place the crepe on a plate.
- Add any filling you like such as honey fruits chocolate or cream.
- Fold or roll the crepe.
- Serve warm.
Tips for Perfect Crepes
- Use a thin batter
- Do not overcook
- Use a non stick pan
- Spread the batter quickly
- Keep the heat medium
Variations You Can Try
- Add banana slices and chocolate
- Add strawberries and cream
- Add coconut and honey
- Add cinnamon sugar mix
Approximate Nutrition per Serving
Values may vary
- Calories 150 to 230
- Carbohydrates 20g
- Protein 5g
- Fat 7g