Here’s a simple, foolproof crepes recipe—soft, thin, and perfect for sweet or savory fillings 🥞
🥞 Basic Crepes Recipe
⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
⏱️ Rest Time: 15 minutes (optional but recommended)
⏱️ Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 10–12 crepes
🧾 Ingredients
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All-purpose flour – 1 cup
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Eggs – 2 large
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Milk – 1¼ cups
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Butter – 2 tablespoons, melted (plus extra for pan)
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Sugar – 1 tablespoon (for sweet crepes)
or skip sugar for savory -
Salt – ¼ teaspoon
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Vanilla extract – ½ teaspoon (optional, for sweet crepes)
👩🍳 Directions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Make the Batter
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In a blender or bowl, add eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
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Add flour and blend/whisk until smooth and lump-free.
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Batter should be thin like pouring cream.
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If thick, add 1–2 tbsp milk.
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Step 2: Rest the Batter (Optional)
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Let batter rest 15 minutes for softer crepes.
Step 3: Heat the Pan
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
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Lightly grease with butter.
Step 4: Cook the Crepes
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Pour ¼ cup batter into the pan.
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Immediately swirl the pan to spread thin.
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Cook 30–40 seconds until edges lift.
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Flip and cook 15–20 seconds on the other side.
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Repeat with remaining batter.
🌟 Filling Ideas
🍓 Sweet
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Nutella + banana
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Whipped cream + strawberries
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Honey + nuts
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Lemon juice + sugar
🧀 Savory
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Cheese + mushrooms
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Chicken + cream sauce
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Eggs + spinach
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Tuna + mayonnaise
❄️ Storage Tips
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Stack with parchment paper
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Refrigerate up to 2 days
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Freeze up to 1 month
🔁 Variations
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Chocolate crepes: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder
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Whole wheat: Replace half flour with whole wheat flour
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Eggless: Replace eggs with 2 tbsp cornflour + extra milk