Description
These easy homemade crepes are thin, buttery, and perfectly tender every time. Made in a blender with simple pantry ingredients, they’re ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and can be filled with sweet or savory toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Add the flour, sugar, salt, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla to a blender.
- Blend for 20-30 seconds until completely smooth.
- Let the batter rest for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a lightly buttered nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour about ¼ cup batter into the center of the skillet and immediately swirl to create a thin circle.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Flip and cook for 30-60 seconds on the second side.
- Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, fresh berries, or your favorite fillings.
Notes
- Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest for bright citrus flavor.
- Replace vanilla with almond extract for a bakery-style crepe.
- Use the crepes for savory fillings by omitting the sugar and vanilla.
- Fill with Nutella, strawberries, bananas, cheesecake filling, or whipped cream.
- Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Freeze stacked crepes with parchment paper between layers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Rest Time: 15 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 20 MINUTES
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: STOVETOP
- Cuisine: AMERICAN | FRENCH INSPIRED