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Thin, tender crepes with a delicate golden edge, perfect for sweet or savory fillings, and ready to impress at breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These crepes are elegant yet incredibly easy to make. The batter blends in minutes, cooks quickly, and produces a versatile canvas for endless flavor combinations—from berries and cream to ham and cheese.

Decadent Classic Crepes

Crepes are a beloved staple in kitchens around the world, and for good reason. They are light, versatile, and feel special without requiring complicated techniques.

The beauty of a crepe lies in its balance. The batter is rich enough to have flavor, yet light enough to cook into a paper-thin layer that folds and rolls effortlessly.

Making crepes at home can feel like a treat, but it’s surprisingly simple once you master the pour-and-swirl technique. This method ensures the batter coats the pan evenly, resulting in a perfectly thin crepe every time.

The basic ingredients—flour, eggs, milk, water, butter, and a pinch of salt—come together to create a batter that’s smooth and pourable. Resting the batter allows the flour to fully hydrate, producing tender crepes.

Crepes can be enjoyed sweet or savory, making them incredibly versatile. Fill them with fresh fruit, chocolate spread, whipped cream, or go savory with cheese, vegetables, or smoked turkey.

They’re perfect for breakfast or brunch, but they also shine as an elegant dessert or light dinner option.

Cooking crepes requires just a light coating of oil or butter in the pan. The goal is a gentle golden color with slightly crisp edges.

Once cooked, crepes stack neatly without sticking, making them a great make-ahead option for entertaining.

You can adapt this base recipe easily by adding a teaspoon of sugar for sweet crepes or fresh herbs for savory ones.

The aroma of warm crepes wafting through your kitchen is pure comfort, and the act of filling and folding them adds a fun, interactive element to meals.

They are also a great recipe for using pantry staples, which means you can whip them up without a special grocery trip.

This version focuses on achieving that delicate, classic texture that works beautifully for both styles—sweet indulgence or savory sophistication.

Whether you serve them simply with a dusting of powdered sugar or lavishly filled and topped, crepes are a timeless delight.

Servings

Serves: 4–6

Time

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Rest Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and eggs. Gradually add milk and water, whisking to combine.
2. Stir in melted butter and salt; whisk until batter is smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes.
3. Heat a lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, tilting the pan in a circular motion to coat evenly.
5. Cook until the top is no longer wet and the bottom is lightly browned, about 1–2 minutes.
6. Loosen edges with a spatula, flip, and cook for another 1 minute.
7. Repeat with remaining batter. Stack crepes on a plate and cover to keep warm.

Tips

• Resting the batter ensures more tender crepes.
• Use a nonstick skillet for best results.
• Keep crepes warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
• Add fillings after cooking to avoid tearing.