Favorite Homemade Crepes

Why You’ll Love These Crepes

Whether you’re making brunch, a light dinner, or a special dessert, these crepes deliver every time. They’re soft, versatile, and ridiculously easy—your blender does most of the work!

• Foolproof technique (even if yours don’t turn out picture-perfect)
• Ready in 20 minutes with minimal prep
• Perfect for sweet or savory fillings
• Easy to freeze and reheat
• Great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert

If you’re planning a full brunch, these crepes pair beautifully with German Oven Pancakes or Skillet Granola for a fun spread.

Favorite Homemade Crepes

Whether you're serving sweet or savory crepes, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And so easy–your blender does all the work!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 -12

Calories: 158kcal

Author: Danelle

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Ingredients 

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• 2 cups milk
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons butter melted
• 1 tablespoon sugar may omit for savory crepes
• 1 teaspoon vanilla may omit for savory crepes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups sifted flour

Instructions

• Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until the batter is smooth. Cover batter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
• Lightly grease an 8-inch non-stick skillet. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the side of the pan. Swirl the pan in a circular motion so the batter coats the entire surface.
• Cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip carefully and cook for another minute or two.
• Remove from skillet and stack on a plate until ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

Keep scrolling for tips, ingredient substitutions, answers to frequently asked questions and more!

After making these countless times, here’s what really makes a difference:

Recipe Tips

• Pour from the side of the pan, not the middle. This helps the batter swirl evenly.
• Watch Jacques Pépin’s crepe technique. He proves you don’t need perfection—just confidence!
• Don’t sweat the first one. Like pancakes, the first crepe might be your “test round.”
• Use a non-stick pan. An 8-inch skillet is ideal. A little butter or oil between crepes helps too.

How to Store and Reheat

Crepes are super freezer-friendly! Here’s how to make sure they stay fresh:

• To store: Stack with parchment between each crepe, then seal in a zip-top bag.
• To freeze: Follow the same method and freeze for up to 2 months.
• To reheat: Warm in a skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave in 10-second bursts.

Fun Filling Ideas & Twists

Crepes are basically blank canvases. Here are some of our go-to combos:

• Sweet Tooth Favorites
  • Whipped cream cheese + strawberries (our Christmas morning classic!)
  • Nutella + banana
  • Lemon juice + powdered sugar
• Savory Suggestions
  • Chicken, rice, broccoli + cheese
  • Ham + Swiss with a touch of Dijon
  • Spinach, mushroom + béchamel sauce

Want to make it a cozy weekend breakfast? Try serving your crepes alongside Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes or Banana Bread Coffee Cake for a real treat.

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