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Classic French Crêpes Recipe (Sweet or Savory)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Refrigeration time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Medium Bowl
  • 8-inch Nonstick Frying Pan

Ingredients  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • cups milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)

Instructions 

  • In a blender, combine the eggs, vanilla, sugar, milk, flour, and butter and blend for 10 seconds until smooth.
  • Transfer the crêpe batter to a medium bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day to allow the batter to rest and the flour to fully absorb the liquid.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter to coat the surface.
  • Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter into the center of the pan, then swirl to spread it evenly in a thin layer.
  • Cook for approximately 1-2 minutes until the edges start to brown and the surface looks dry, then flip and cook for an additional 1 minute on the second side.
  • Remove from the pan and stack crêpes on a plate separated by squares of wax paper or parchment paper.
  • Repeat until all the batter is gone, adding butter to coat the pan between each crepe.
  • Fill with your favorite filling. Fold the empty side over to make a half-moon, then fold again to make a triangular packet.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

1. Nutritional information: The nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. The nutritional value is only for the crêpes and does not include the nutritional value of any toppings or fillings. It does not include the nutrition for any substitutions.
2. Be sure to check out the Key Ingredients along with the Recipe Tips and Notes sections found in the post, for more tips, options, substitutions, and variations for this recipe! You will also find step-by-step photos there.