Classic French Crepes

ByCaitlyn
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These classic French crepes are ideal for any meal and are so easy to make. Soft and buttery thin pancakes that can be customized with sweet or savory toppings made with ingredients you already have in your pantry.

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Make It Yours

I am a breakfast food fanatic, so when I discovered crepes, I was intrigued. They’re like pancakes, but ultra-thin without lacking the softness of a pancake. They can also be made sweet or savory. They hold their shape well enough that they can be rolled or folded to make anything you imagine. And they are versatile enough that you can truly eat them any time of day for any meal!

Once I knew more about them, I couldn’t wait to make my own! A new recipe to explore and a way for me to really put my flair on it with toppings that excite me. It didn’t take much time to find a recipe, and to my delight, it didn’t require much effort. Just your basic pantry staples and a few minutes of your time.

The first few crepes that I made fell apart. I didn’t realize the technique that crepes required. Although the recipe is simple, there is an art to it. With each crepe, I was learning something new and was slowly perfecting my skills in this newfound art form.

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Before I knew it, I was eating classic French crepes in France! Taking a seat in a little cafe across from Musée d’Orsay, the group ordered an assortment of French breakfast classics. But I knew what I was there for: a French crepe accompanied by a very large coffee. Whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and sprinkles topped the crepe, transforming breakfast into dessert – the best way to start any day.

Why THIS Recipe?

Doesn’t dessert for breakfast sound delightful? How about an afternoon homemade basil pesto chicken wrap? I have the answer to your questions and the perfect thing to satisfy your cravings: classic French crepes. Although they are typically associated with breakfast, they can be customized to suit your taste. These crepes come together in almost no time, in one bowl, and are versatile enough to satisfy any or all of your taste buds!

The Things Inside: The Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour – just your generic pantry staple works
  • Eggs – make sure they are fresh
  • Milk – a higher-fat milk is ideal for a creamier texture
  • Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter – any brand will do
  • Salt – table salt is all you need

Building The Dish: Step-By-Step Guide

  • Step 1
  • Prep your ingredients. Sift your flour into a bowl and melt the butter.
  • Step 2
  • Add the sifted all-purpose flour, eggs, milk, salt, and melted unsalted sweet cream butter into a blender. If you don’t have a blender, whisk all of the ingredients in a large bowl until they are fully mixed, ensuring no lumps remain.
  • Step 3
  • Make the batter! Blend until all the ingredients are mixed and no lumps remain.
  • Step 4
  • Warm a skillet over medium heat with a little bit of butter or oil.
  • Step 5
  • Let’s make crepes! Pour about 1/4 cup of the crepe batter into the warm skillet, swirling the skillet to ensure it coats the bottom of the pan.
  • Step 6
  • Cook until the bottom of the crepe is golden brown and the edges are crispy. This should take about 30 seconds to one minute.
  • Step 7
  • Gently flip the crepe and cook the other side for about one minute.
  • Step 8
  • Let the crepes cool completely on a plate before serving so the toppings won’t melt.

The Perfect Pairing

Crepes are the jack of all trades. Dress them up with some sweet toppings, such as whipped cream, chocolate sauce, peanut butter, honey, butter, fruits, and beyond. Or, style them with savory toppings, such as cheese, meats, leafy greens, vegetables, mustard, and more. Serve them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert. They really can do it all! Pair them with your morning favorites to make a complete breakfast, or with some light sides for a savory lunch or dinner meal.

Have Leftovers?

Whether you are making your classic French crepes ahead of time or have some left over, you need to know how to store them. They are best kept in the refrigerator, covered and in an airtight container, for just a few days. This ensures that they won’t dry out. When ready to eat, briefly reheat in a pan over medium heat.

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Classic French Crepes

  • Author: Caitlyn
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 10 crepes 1x
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Description

These classic French crepes are ideal for any meal and are so easy to make. Soft and buttery thin pancakes that can be customized with sweet or savory toppings made with ingredients you already have in your pantry.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted sweet cream butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Add the sifted all-purpose flour, eggs, milk, salt, and melted unsalted sweet cream butter into a blender and blend until no lumps remain. 
  2. Warm a skillet on medium heat with some butter or oil.
  3. Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the warm skillet, then swirl until the batter coats the bottom of the skillet.
  4. Cook until the crepe is golden brown on the bottom and has crispy edges (approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute).
  5. Gently flip the crepe and cook the other side for about one minute.
  6. Let the crepes cool completely on a plate before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Jazz up these classic French crepes with savory or sweet toppings for any meal, any time of day!
  • Allow the crepes to cool completely so the toppings don’t melt.
  • If you don’t have a blender readily available, whisk all of the ingredients in a large bowl until they are fully mixed and no lumps remain.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: French

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Hey there! I’m Caitlyn, the brains behind The Traveler’s Ingredients. I’m an amateur chef, baker, and avid food lover who is also passionate about visiting every corner of the world that I can! I am adamant about recreating dishes that I fell in love with in my travels, mastering comfort meals, and building packing lists to ease pre-trip jitters.

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