Recipes Breakfast and Brunch Crepes Sweet French Crêpes 4.6 (761) 553 Reviews 150 Photos French crêpes are good for weekend breakfasts, or even for desserts. Serve rolled up and filled with jam or fruit and whipped cream. Submitted by CYBERCHEF Updated on August 31, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 150 150 150 150 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 crêpes Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe These French crêpes are soft, tender, and paper thin. They taste just like they came from a fancy French restaurant! French Crêpe Ingredients These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this classic French crêpe recipe: Flour: These French crêpes start with all-purpose flour, which gives them structure. Sugar: Subtly sweeten the crêpes with a teaspoon of white sugar. Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor.Eggs: Eggs add moisture and bind the batter together.Milk and butter: Milk and melted lend more moisture and keep the crêpes tender. How to Make French Crêpes You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade French crêpes: Sift the dry ingredients together in one bowl and beat the eggs and milk in another. Beat the dry mixture into the wet mixture, then stir in the melted butter. Pour or scoop the batter into a greased griddle or frying pan. Rotate the skillet to spread batter out in a thin layer. Cook until the top of the crêpe is no longer wet and the bottom is light brown.Flip and cook until the crêpe is lightly browned on both sides. How to Serve French Crêpes Top or fill the French crêpes however you like. Popular choices include whipped cream, fresh fruit, fruit sauce, cream cheese, and chocolate-hazelnut spread. You can also make savory crêpes with cheese, meats, and/or veggies. How to Store French Crêpes Stack the French crêpes with wax paper in between each layer, then place them in an airtight container or zip-top bag. Store in the refrigerator for up to two days or freeze for up to two months. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “Cooked to perfection,” raves Stephen Ormsby. “A little bit of batter goes a long way and makes a fluffy crepe ready for filling.” “These were awesome,” says diana alanis. “First time making crêpes and my kids loved them with Nutella. Super easy to make if you follow the directions. I did add one more tbsp of sugar and some vanilla extract. I have made them three times this week.” “Great recipe,” according to Miranda Hooker Alt. “It took a couple tries before I got the right shape for my crêpes, but they had a great texture and flavor. I’ll definitely be making these again. Huge hit for Easter brunch!” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon white sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 3 eggs 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter, melted Directions Sift flour, sugar, and salt into a bowl; set aside. Beat eggs and milk together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in flour mixture until smooth; stir in melted butter. Lightly grease a griddle or frying pan; heat over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 2 tablespoons for each crêpe. Immediately rotate the skillet to spread batter out in a thin layer. Cook until the top of the crêpe is no longer wet and the bottom has turned light brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Shake the pan or loosen with a spatula; turn or flip it over and cook until other side has turned light brown, about 1 minute more. Repeat with remaining batter. Che Francisco I Made It Print 1,429 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 94 Calories 4g Fat 10g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 94 % Daily Value * Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 55mg 18% Sodium 97mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 2g Protein 4g 8% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 56mg 4% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 90mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.