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Published: Feb 13, 2021 · Modified: Jul 24, 2022 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Best Classic French Crepes Recipe

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Learn how to make the best classic French Crepes recipe from scratch! Super easy to prep in a blender, they will be perfectly thin with slightly crispy edges. This is a great breakfast for a weekend morning!

Folded crepes, topped with berries and powdered sugar.

I love making French Crepes on the weekends for breakfast. The batter takes no more than 5 minutes to prep in a blender, and the crepes cook very fast as well. These delicious French-style pancakes come out super thin with amazing buttery crispy edges. My favorite way to serve them is with a 50/50 mix of sour cream and jam (blackberry or black currant).

Table of contents

  • What are Crepes?
  • How to make it
    • Blend the Ingredients.
    • Cook in a skillet.
    • Stack and serve.
  • Tips for Best Results
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Filling and Topping Ideas
    • Want more Breakfast Ideas?
Crepes on a plate with berries and jam.

What are Crepes?

Crepes are light and thing French-style pancakes with delicate crispy edges. They are made with no leavener.

They are often served for breakfast or brunch with sweet or savory fillings and toppings.

Ingredients for crepes.

How to make it

Blend the Ingredients.

Put all the ingredients in the blender (starting with wet ones and finishing with flour).

Process photos of of making crepe batter..
Process photos of of making crepe batter.

Mix until the batter is smooth. If you have any flour stick to the sides, scrape them with a spatula and mix again.

Process photos of mixing crepes batter in a blander.

Cook in a skillet.

Preheat a 10-inch skillet over low-medium heat and pour the batter into a mixing bowl.

Batter for crepes in a clear mixing bowl.

Using a ¼ cup, pour the batter into the pre-heated pan, tilting and swirling the pan to form an even circle. Cook for about 30 seconds, until the edges are getting crispy and peeling off the pan. Then flip and cook for another 15-20 seconds.

Process photos of cooking crepes in a skillet.

Stack and serve.

Transfer the crepe to a plate and repeat the same with the rest of the batter.

Tips for Best Results

  • I always like to use a blender to mix the ingredients to ensure there are no lumps in the batter. If you don’t have it, you can just whisk all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Since the batter can be sticky, make sure you use a NON-STICK PAN. Also, there is no need to grease the pan.
  • I like to use a ¼ measuring cup to ensure that all the crepes are the same size and thickness.
  • Since the pan is warm and the batter cooks very quickly, you need to tilt and swirl the pan when pouring the batter. That will help you to make perfectly round crepes with even thickness.
  • While you are making the crepes, you can cover the cooked ones with a piece of foil or a clean towel to keep them warm.
Crepes on a plate with berries and jam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a special crepe pan?

Not really. I always use a regular 10-inch non-stick pan and get great results.

Is crepe batter the same as the pancake batter?

No. While the ingredients might be the same, the crepes don’t have any leavener (baking soda or baking powder). Also, the batter should be runny to ensure that the crepes are light and thin.

Folded crepes, topped with berries and powdered sugar.

Filling and Topping Ideas

  • Whipped cream and berries
  • Tart Lemon Curd and berries
  • Nutella and bananas
  • Sour cream and jam
  • Whipped ricotta and marmalade
  • Whipped cream cheese or mascarpone cheese with berries
  • Ham and cheese
  • Scrambles eggs and bacon
  • Mozzarella, tomato, and basil
Folded crepes, topped with berries and powdered sugar.

Want more Breakfast Ideas?

  • Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
  • Baked Oatmeal Cups
  • One Bowl Banana Bread
  • Instant Pot Oatmeal
  • Healthy Morning Glory Muffins
  • Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • Sweet Potato Breakfast
  • Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
  • Perfect Buttermilk Pancakes
  • Potato Frittata
Folded crepes, topped with berries and powdered sugar.
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5 from 10 votes

Best Classic French Crepes Recipe

Learn how to make the best classic French Crepes from scratch! Super easy to prep in a blender, they will be perfectly thin with slightly crispy edges. This is a great breakfast recipe for a weekend morning!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 12 crepes
Calories: 98kcal
Author: Veronika’s Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup milk room temperature
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients in the blender (starting with wet ones and finishing with flour). Mix until the batter is smooth. If you have any flour stick to the sides, scrape them with a spatula and mix again.
  • Preheat a 10-inch skillet over low-medium heat and pour the batter into a mixing bowl.
  • Using a ¼ cup, pour the batter into the pre-heated pan, tilting and swirling the pan to form an even circle. Cook for about 30 seconds, until the edges are getting crispy and peeling off the pan. Then flip and cook for another 15-20 seconds.
  • Transfer the crepe to a plate and repeat the same with the rest of the batter.

Notes

  1. I always like to use a blender to mix the ingredients to ensure there are no lumps in the batter. If you don’t have it, you can just whisk all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  2. Since the batter can be sticky, make sure you use a NON-STICK PAN. Also, there is no need to grease the pan.
  3. I like to use a ¼ measuring cup to ensure that all the crepes are the same size and thickness.
  4. Since the pan is warm and the batter cooks very quickly, you need to tilt and swirl the pan when pouring the batter. That will help you to make perfectly round crepes with even thickness.
  5. While you are making the crepes, you can cover the cooked ones with a piece of foil or a clean towel to keep them warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crepe | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?I’d love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a review below. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @veronikaskitchen.

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  1. Nancy Miller says

    December 18, 2022 at 2:07 pm

    Thank you for this recipe! French crepes have a long history of celebration. February 2nd was the day when every home in France would make twelve crepes to eat together. Apart from the February 2nd candlemass celebration, there was a belief that crepes are related to wealth. You can find more facts about crepes here: https://ivypanda.com/essays/cultural-role-of-crepes-in-france/

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    • Theodora Goring says

      December 19, 2022 at 3:26 pm

      This is an outstanding recipe! I loved it! Since no filling was available, I sprinkled powdered sugar on top and it tasted great.

      Reply
      • Veronika's Kitchen says

        December 19, 2022 at 4:29 pm

        Thank you, Theodora! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe 😉

        Reply
  2. Jamie says

    February 22, 2021 at 12:24 am

    5 stars
    I love ordering this for brunch so I’m thrilled to be able to make this at home! They are so delicious and great with any fillings!

    Reply
  3. Tristin says

    February 21, 2021 at 8:32 pm

    5 stars
    Crepes are made so quickly, they are so great for breakfast. Love your tip of mixing the batter in the blender.

    Reply
  4. Jenny says

    February 21, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    What a great recipe! I love the flavors, and they look so fresh and beautiful with the strawberries on top! I am trying them asap!! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Natalie says

    February 21, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars
    My family loves crepes. They are easy to make and perfect for those days when you’re craving something sweet. I love your recipe. Must give it a try. Never tried adding cinnamon. Thanks for idea.

    Reply
  6. Lireto and Nicoletta says

    February 21, 2021 at 11:43 am

    5 stars
    This is such a lovely idea for a Sunday breakfast/brunch. Crepes are so light and delicate and pair so well berries. I am so craving crepes. I think this week crepes will appear!

    Reply
  7. Helen says

    February 20, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    I’m a huge fan of French crepes. I went savoury for pancake day this year and made filled French Galettes, but now I’m craving something sweet. Your crepes look delicious and I’m really looking forward to giving them a go.

    Reply
  8. Heidy says

    February 20, 2021 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    I have always been a little intimidated by making crepes, but your instructions for these homemade French Crepes were so on point and gave great directions that my homemade French Crepes turned out beautifully. Very impressed with this recipe and will make it again.

    Reply
  9. Amy Nash says

    February 19, 2021 at 10:13 am

    5 stars
    We love crepes at our house! The cinnamon addition is so nice without being overpowering!

    Reply
  10. Chef Dennis says

    February 17, 2021 at 5:54 am

    5 stars
    Yum! I love Crepes and French Crepes is one of the best. Your French Crepes Recipe looks absolutely scrumptious.

    Reply
  11. Andrea Howe says

    February 16, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    Crepes are one of my favorite things, but I am too intimidated to make them myself! This recipe is giving me confidence to give it a try though! Thank you so much for sharing; can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  12. Gloria says

    February 15, 2021 at 1:41 pm

    5 stars
    Crepes are so fun to make. Gourmet French cooking at home. Perfect for brunch on the weekend.

    Reply

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