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Vanilla Crepes Recipe

Vanilla Crepes Recipe: How to Make Delicious French Crepes


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 crepes 1x

Description

Classic French crepes that can be made sweet or savory, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Additional butter for cooking

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients for 30 seconds until smooth
  2. Let batter rest for 30 minutes
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat
  4. Add a small amount of butter to coat the pan
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup batter, swirling to coat the pan
  6. Cook until edges brown and surface appears dry
  7. Flip and cook other side briefly
  8. Repeat with remaining batter

Notes

  • Batter can be made in a blender for ultra-smooth texture
  • For savory crepes, reduce sugar to 1 teaspoon and omit vanilla
  • Use an 8-inch non-stick pan if you don’t have a crepe pan
  • Watch for edges to brown and tiny bubbles before flipping
  • Add more batter if crepes are tearing when flipping
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 crepe
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: French crepes, homemade crepes, breakfast crepes, dessert crepes, savory crepes