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sweet crepe recipe

Sweet Crepe Recipe

These sweet crepes are thin, buttery, and delicately soft with lightly crisp edges. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and pair beautifully with fruit, whipped cream, Nutella, or powdered sugar.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 crepes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

  • 1, ½ cups whole milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil For greasing the pan

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Nonstick skillet or crepe pan
  • Ladle
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and fully combined.
  2. Add the flour, sugar, and salt to the wet ingredients. Whisk until the batter is thin, silky, and free of lumps.
  3. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes so the flour fully hydrates and the crepes cook more evenly.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil until the surface looks glossy.
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the pan. Immediately swirl the pan so the batter forms a thin, even layer.
  6. Cook the crepe for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges look lightly golden and begin lifting from the pan.
  7. Flip the crepe carefully with a spatula and cook the second side for 30 to 60 seconds until lightly golden.
  8. Transfer the finished crepe to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the crepes to keep them soft and warm.
  9. Serve warm with powdered sugar, whipped cream, fresh berries, Nutella, maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.

Notes

Use a blender for extra smooth batter if desired.
If the batter thickens while resting, whisk in a small splash of milk before cooking.
Keep cooked crepes covered with a clean kitchen towel to prevent them from drying out.