Kate's basic crepes are a versatile and delicious treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are thin and delicate, with a slightly crispy edge, and can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients. This recipe includes instructions for making basic crepes, as well as three variations: ham and cheese crepes, Nutella crepes, and banana crepes.
The basic crepe recipe is simple to follow, and only requires a few ingredients: flour, eggs, milk, and butter. The batter is mixed together and then cooked in a hot pan, using a small amount of butter or oil. Once the crepes are cooked, they can be filled with your favorite ingredients.
The ham and cheese crepes are a classic combination, and are perfect for a quick and easy meal. The Nutella crepes are a decadent treat, and are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The banana crepes are a healthier option, and are a great way to start your day.
No matter what your taste, there is a crepe recipe in this article that you are sure to enjoy. So grab your ingredients and get cooking!
BASIC CREPES
Crepes are one of those versatile foods you can make for any occasion. If you're new to the world of crepes, it's time to see what you've been missing. We'll teach you how to make crepes of all sorts, and it all starts with 5 ingredients. This simple crepe recipe yields a stack of 20 thin, delicious crepes that are the perfect blank canvas for any sweet or savory filling you can dream up, from mushroom and Swiss, to hazelnut spread and raspberries. Give these easy crepes a shot and see what style your family loves the most!
Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In medium bowl, beat eggs slightly. Add all remaining ingredients; beat until smooth.
- Heat crepe pan, or 7 or 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Grease pan lightly with oil.
- Pour scant 1/4 cup batter into hot pan, immediately tilting pan until batter covers bottom. Cook until edges start to dry and center is set. Turn and cook other side until light brown. Fill with desired filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Crepe, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
THE BEST CREPES
Our classic crepe is versatile enough to go sweet or savory, just omit the vanilla if going the savory route. The rest time here is key; the flour absorbs the milk as it sits giving you a more tender crepe and golden color.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 8h30m
Yield 15 crepes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add the milk, eggs, flour, sugar, vanilla and salt to a blender. Puree on high speed until completely smooth and slightly thickened and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the melted butter and puree until incorporated, 30 seconds more. Let the batter rest in the blender carafe for at least 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate up to 24 hours. The longer you allow the batter to rest and hydrate, the lighter and softer the texture of the crepes will be; overnight is ideal.
- Before cooking, re-blend the batter at high speed for 30 seconds. This will reincorporate the ingredients, a vital step in getting an even golden color on the crepes. Wipe 1/2 teaspoon of oil on a large crepe pan or a 10-inch nonstick skillet with a paper towel. You don't want to see any drops of oil in the pan, just coat with the thinnest layer. Heat the pan over medium heat until hot.
- Ladle 1/4 cup batter into the pan. Working quickly off the heat, swirl and shake the pan to evenly coat the bottom with the batter. Return to the heat and cook the crepe, reducing the heat if it's browning too quickly, until the edges are light golden, about 2 minutes. Slide a spatula underneath to loosen the crepe and carefully flip it over. Cook on the other side until a few brown spots appear, 15 to 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, wiping pan with oil each time. Stack the crepes on the plate as you go (you should have about 15 total). Let the crepes cool for 10 minutes before serving or filling.
- For fillings, we suggest Nutella and bananas or peanut butter and jelly for sweet crepes. Ham and cheese makes a great filling for savory crepes.
BASIC CREPE RECIPE
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together flour, water, eggs and a dash of salt until smooth. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Rub an oiled paper towel along the inside of an 8-inch nonstick skillet. Heat skillet. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the pan. Swirl batter around to cover surface. Cook over medium heat until firm, about 20 -30 seconds. Flip crepe with fingers or spatula. Cook for about 7 seconds on other side. Remove from pan and stack on a plate.
BASIC CREPES
This is my favorite simple crepe recipe. It's best to make the batter at least 30 minutes ahead so the flour can absorb all the moisture before you start cooking the crepes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 20 crepes.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk eggs and milk. In another bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., Melt 1 teaspoon butter in an 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir batter. Fill a 1/4-cup measure halfway with batter; pour into center of pan. Quickly lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn crepe over and cook until bottom is cooked, 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, adding butter to skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes between pieces of waxed paper or paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
KATE'S BASIC CREPES
This is my foolproof method for crepes. There are step-by-step photos in the French Forum to go with it. Use oil for savory crepes, sweet butter for dessert crepes. Depending on your taste and the weather (humidity affects the batter), use anywhere from 6 - 8 eggs. And check out the Crepes! cookbook for dozens of crepe fillings and recipes posted here on 'Zaar.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 20 crepes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- First, combine the flour, eggs, salt and oil in a large bowl so you have plenty of room to whisk and combine these ingredients well. Then add about a quarter of the milk and mix till smooth.
- When it is smooth, add the balance of the milk all at once and mix gently until you have achieved a homogenous batter --NO LUMPS (Sans Grumeaux!).
- Then let the batter sit at room temperature for at least half an hour -- Now your batter is ready.
- Heat your skillet or, if you are lucky enough to have one, your crepe pan, add oil or butter or a combination of both--just enough to give the pan's surface a sheen, and add just enough batter to make a very thin veil across the pan.
- Then, using a spatula, carefully turn your crepe once it begins to brown around the edges and cook it on the other side.
- When it is lightly browned on both sides, remove it from the pan and lay it on a warm plate.
- Repeat the process, stacking your crepes one on top of the other.
BASIC CREPES
Here is a simple but delicious crepe batter which can be made in minutes. It's made from ingredients that everyone has on hand.
Provided by JENNYC819
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Crepes Sweet
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
- Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 110.7 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 235.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
GâTEAU DE CRêPES
Steps:
- The day before, make the crepe batter and the pastry cream. Batter: In a small pan, cook the butter until brown like hazelnuts. Set aside. In another small pan, heat the milk until steaming; allow to cool for 10 minutes. In a mixer on medium-low speed, beat together the eggs, flour, sugar and salt. Slowly add the hot milk and browned butter. Pour into a container with a spout, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Pastry cream: Bring the milk with the vanilla bean (and scrapings) to a boil, then set aside for 10 minutes; remove bean. Fill a large bowl with ice and set aside a small bowl that can hold the finished pastry cream and be placed in this ice bath.
- In a medium heavy-bottomed pan, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in the hot milk, then place pan over high heat and bring to a boil, whisking vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes. Press the pastry cream through a fine-meshed sieve into the small bowl. Set the bowl in the ice bath and stir until the temperature reaches 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Stir in the butter. When completely cool, cover and refrigerate.
- Assemble the cake the next day: Bring the batter to room temperature. Place a nonstick or seasoned 9-inch crepe pan over medium heat. Swab the surface with the oil, then add about 3 tablespoons batter and swirl to cover the surface. Cook until the bottom just begins to brown, about 1 minute, then carefully lift an edge and flip the crepe with your fingers. Cook on the other side for no longer than 5 seconds. Flip the crepe onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Repeat until you have 20 perfect crepes.
- Pass the pastry cream through a sieve once more. Whip the heavy cream with the tablespoon sugar and the Kirsch. It won't hold peaks. Fold it into the pastry cream.
- Lay 1 crepe on a cake plate. Using an icing spatula, completely cover with a thin layer of pastry cream (about 1/4 cup). Cover with a crepe and repeat to make a stack of 20, with the best-looking crepe on top. Chill for at least 2 hours. Set out for 30 minutes before serving. If you have a blowtorch for crème brûlée, sprinkle the top crepe with 2 tablespoons sugar and caramelize with the torch; otherwise, dust with confectioners' sugar. Slice like a cake. Batter adapted from ''Joy of Cooking.'' Pastry cream adapted from ''Desserts,'' by Pierre Hermé and Dorie Greenspan.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 615, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 143 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams, TransFat 0 grams
KATE'S EASY CREPES SUZETTE
Here's a filling for Crepes Suzette without the traditional flaming--less fun but very good! You can substitute Triple Sec, Cointreau, Limoncello or other liquers for the Grand Marnier. Step-by-step photos are posted in the French Forum under "Techniques." I recommend recipe #170083 made with butter.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 crepes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream the powdered sugar into the butter until you have a smooth texture.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and Grand Marnier. It will break down (look a little curdled) when you add the citrus and alcohol but that is okay.
- Spread the mixture over each crepe.
- Fold the crepes in quarters and pile together.
- Keep crepes warm in a 200 degree Fahrenheit oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.1, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 3.3, Carbohydrate 8, Sugar 7.5, Protein 0.3
Tips:
- Use the right pan. A good crepe pan is essential for making perfect crepes. Look for a pan that is at least 8 inches in diameter and has a nonstick surface.
- Get the batter consistency right. The batter should be thin and pourable, but not too runny. If the batter is too thick, it will be difficult to spread in the pan and will result in thick, doughy crepes. If the batter is too thin, it will be difficult to flip and will tear easily.
- Heat the pan properly. The pan should be hot enough to sizzle a drop of water before you add the batter. If the pan is not hot enough, the crepes will not cook evenly and will be undercooked.
- Spread the batter evenly. Use a ladle or a measuring cup to pour the batter into the center of the pan. Then, quickly tilt the pan in all directions to spread the batter evenly.
- Cook the crepes until golden brown. Cook the crepes for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown. If you cook the crepes for too long, they will become dry and brittle.
- Fill the crepes with your favorite fillings. Crepes can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings. Some popular fillings include Nutella, whipped cream, fruit, ham, cheese, and vegetables.
Conclusion:
Crepes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a little practice, you can easily make perfect crepes at home. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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