The Perfect Crepes Recipe (video)

Pancakes, waffles, and even french toast are delicious, but let’s talk about crepes! Thin, delicate, and undeniably French, crepes are a breakfast staple that is taking the world by storm. Here is a collection of divine crepe recipes that you can try out today!

Crepes Teig Ohne Ei

First up, we have a delicious recipe for crepes without eggs. You read that correctly, this recipe is perfect for anybody who has an egg allergy or is just looking to switch things up. Here is what you need to make this delicious recipe:

Ingredients

  • 300g Flour
  • 1 tbsp. Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 500ml Milk
  • 2 tbsp. Oil

Instructions

Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Gradually add the milk and stir until the mixture becomes smooth. Finish up by adding the oil and whisking the batter until it becomes super smooth.

How to Prepare

Heat a non-stick pancake pan over a medium-high heat on your stovetop. Pour a portion of the batter onto the pan, and then immediately tilt the pan in all directions to spread the batter evenly. Cook till the edges start to dry out and lift up, then flip and cook the other side. Repeat the process until all the batter is used up.

Preparation Time

40 Minutes

Servings

12 Crepes

Nutrition Facts

Each crepe contains around 165 calories, 27g carbs, 4g protein, and 4g fat.

Tips

  • If you want to make your crepes a little bit sweeter, you can add sugar or honey to the batter.
  • If you’re using a gas stove, you might have to adjust the heat to make sure the crepes cook evenly.

French Crepes

If you’re feeling a little bit fancy, then you should definitely try making French crepes. Here is what you need:

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp. melted butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • Butter for cooking

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until light and frothy. Add the milk to the eggs, making sure to whisk it until smooth. Next, stir in the flour, salt, and sugar. Finally, add in the vanilla extract and melted butter.

How to Prepare

Heat up a non-stick frying pan on medium heat and add a small amount of butter to the pan. Pour in 1/3 cup of batter and begin to swirl immediately until the mixture just spreads over the bottom of the pan. Cook for one minute on each side, until lightly golden brown on both sides. Continue until all the batter is used up.

Preparation Time

25 Minutes

Servings

8 Crepes

Nutrition Facts

Each crepe contains approximately 210 calories, 29g carbs, 7g protein, and 7g fat.

Tips

  • For even more flavour, consider adding some cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter mixture.
  • For crepes that are paper-thin, start by pouring just a small amount of batter onto the pan and swirling it into a thin layer before cooking.

Spinat Crêpe

Looking for a way to add some greens to your crepes? This spinach crêpe recipe is perfect for you.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Puree spinach in a food processor until smooth. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and egg. Slowly add milk and olive oil, and continue to whisk until you get a smooth mixture. Add spinach puree to the mixture and whisk again until smooth.

How to Prepare

Heat up a non-stick frying pan on medium heat and add a small amount of butter to the pan. Pour in 1/3 cup of batter and begin to swirl immediately until the mixture just spreads over the bottom of the pan. Cook for one minute on each side, until lightly golden brown on both sides. Repeat the process until all the batter is used up. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese.

Preparation Time

30 Minutes

Servings

6 Crepes

Nutrition Facts

Each crepe contains approximately 180 calories, 15g carbs, 9g protein, and 10g fat.

Tips

  • These crepes are super versatile, feel free to customize and add different fillings of your choice.
  • Don’t add too much salt. The feta cheese already has a salty flavour, so you don’t need too much additional salt.

So there you have it, three delicious crepe recipes to try! Whether you’re a fan of savoury or sweet crepes, there is something for everyone in this list. So don’t be afraid to get whisking and try some of these recipes out today!