Here’s a simple, quick, and delicious homemade crêpe recipe you can whip up anytime.
Easy Homemade Crêpes (Makes ~8–10)
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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1 cup milk
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1 tbsp melted butter (plus more for the pan)
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1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweet crêpes)
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¼ tsp salt
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½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
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Mix it up
In a bowl, whisk together flour and eggs. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
Stir in melted butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla. -
Heat the pan
Heat a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat. Lightly butter it. -
Cook the crêpes
Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the pan, tilting it in a circle to spread thinly.
Cook for 30–45 seconds until the edges lift slightly. -
Flip
Flip and cook the other side for about 20 seconds. -
Repeat
Stack them on a plate and keep warm.
Filling Ideas
Sweet:
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Nutella + bananas
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Strawberries + whipped cream
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Lemon juice + powdered sugar
Savory:
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Ham + cheese
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Sautéed mushrooms + spinach
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Egg + avocado
Pro Tips
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Batter too thick? Add a splash of milk.
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Resting the batter for 10 minutes makes softer crêpes (but totally optional).
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First crêpe is the “tester” — totally normal 😄
If you want a blender version, gluten-free option, or French-style crêpes, say the word!