Best French Crepes Recipes

FRENCH CREPES

Steps:

• Sift together flour, sugar and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk together with an electric mixer. Beat in flour mixture until smooth; stir in melted butter.
• Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 2 tablespoons for each crepe. Tip and rotate pan to spread batter as thinly as possible. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

CHICKEN FRENCH CRêPES

Steps:

• Crêpes:.
• Mix together the flour and salt in a large bowl.
• Add the combined eggs and milk; gradually mixing into the flour with a whisk.
• Continue to whisk until a smooth batter forms.
• The recipe is best if you can leave the mixture to rest for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Heat your pan to medium high. Add oil to your pan and wipe with on a scrunched up piece of paper towel. Set aside to use between each crepes.
• Pour a small ladleful of batter (1/4 cup) into the hot pan and tilt the pan so that the batter spreads out evenly. Cook for a minute or two on each side or until lightly browned.
• Use a knife & spatula to flip crêpes. Stack on a plate until ready to use;put a piece of wax paper in between each.(Can be frozen at this stage, wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.
• Filling:.
• Heat butter in small frying pan. Add onions and cook until just tender and translucent. Add mushrooms and cook until liquid has evaporated.
• Stir in flour and cook, stirring one minute. Gradually add milk, stirring continuously; bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and set aside 1 cup of sauce for later.
• Stir in chicken, half of the cheese, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Cool 5 minutes before filling crepes with mixture.
• To finish the stuffed crepes, lay a crêpe out on counter top. Place a couple of tablespoons of filling mixture along the centre and roll up to enclose.
• Place in a sprayed baking dish, combine remaining cheese, 1 cup of sauce with cream and and spoon on the crepes before baking.
• Bake in moderate 350* oven, about 30 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbling.

FRENCH CREPES SUZETTE

Steps:

• Beat Bisquick mix, milk and eggs in small bowl with fork or wire whisk until blended. Lightly butter 8-inch skillet; heat over medium heat until bubbly. For each crepe, pour 2 tablespoons batter into skillet; immediately rotate skillet until batter covers bottom. Cook until golden brown. Run wide spatula around edge to loosen; turn and cook other side until golden brown. Stack crepes, placing waxed paper between each; keep covered.
• Heat 1/4 cup butter, the orange peel, orange juice and sugar to boiling in 10-inch skillet, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Heat liqueur in 1-quart saucepan, but do not boil.
• Fold crepes into fourths; place in hot orange sauce in skillet and turn once. Arrange crepes around edge of skillet. Pour warm liqueur into center of skillet and carefully ignite. After flame dies, place 2 crepes on each dessert plate; spoon warm sauce onto crepes.

EASY FRENCH CREPES

Steps:

• Place water, milk, flour, eggs and salt into blender (in that order makes it easier to scrape the unmixed flour off the sides) and blend at lowest setting.
• After 30 seconds pour in melted butter and continue to blend at lowest setting for two minutes (make sure to stop the blender after about 15 seconds and scrape any unmixed flour off the sides).
• Warm a non-stick crepe pan (8" or 10" pans are the best size) over medium heat.
• Starting with the crepe pan already tilted, pour in 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup of batter (depending on pan size) and quickly tilt the pan spreading the batter to the edges (this should make for a nice thin crepe).
• Once the edges start to curl up slightly, inspect the under-side to see if it's a light golden-brown.
• This step is up to you, but some people like to flip the crepe for about 10-15 seconds just to give it a more "finished off" look.
• Fill with fruit or Nutella or cinnamon-sugar, or my favorite, ham & Gruyère (don't forget to add pepper!).

FRENCH CREAM CREPES WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• For Filling:.
• In saucepan, combine sugar and flour and stir in milk.
• Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick.
• In small bowl beat 4 eggs.
• Stir in a small amount of hot mix into beaten eggs, then pour eggs into pan and stir.
• Keep cooking over low heat stirring constantly for about 2 more minutes.
• Stir in butter and vanilla and set pan aside to cool.
• Sauce:.
• Thaw raspberries.
• Heat fruit to get juice started (or microwave),
• Combine sugar and cornstarch and stir into fruit.
• Cook over low heat, stirring until thick.
• Cool.
• Assemble:.
• Put a spoonful of filing in crepe and fold in favorite pattern.
• Top with a spoonful of warm sauce.
• I've made all the parts a day or two before, and assembled later with great results.
• Enjoy!

FRENCH PANCAKES (CREPES)

Steps:

• Mix together flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
• Add milk and eggs.
• Mix well until smooth.
• Heat oil in frying pan on medium/high until pan is hot (you may not need oil if you have a nonstick pan).
• Pour about 1/4 of the mixture in the pan and turn off heat.
• Cook until dry and then flip. Remove immediately and place on plate or serving dish.
• Repeat.

CLASSIC FRENCH CREPES BEURRE-SUCRE (BUTTER AND SUGAR)

Steps:

• Amounts can be adjusted according to personal taste and the size of your crepes.
• Cut the butter into little pieces.
• Put 1-2 little pieces of butter into a skillet and put the crepe on top of them.
• Scatter the rest of the little pieces of butter over the top of the crepe.
• Let them melt a little.
• Sprinkle the sugar over the melty butter.
• After a few seconds, the sugar will be starting to melt into the butter a little bit but will still be somewhat granular.
• Fold the left third of the crepe over the middle, then fold the right third over that, and let the folded crepe heat in the pan for a few more seconds.
• Remove the crepe from the pan and eat it hot-- the sugar should be mostly melted into the butter, with a hint of pleasantly grainy sugariness at moments.

SAVORY FRENCH CREPES

Steps:

• Combine eggs, milk, and 2 tablespoons butter in a blender. Add buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt; puree until smooth. Allow batter to rest in the refrigerator overnight.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in cremini mushrooms and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and spinach; cook and stir until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Set the filling aside.
• Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup batter per crepe (depending on the size of your pan) into the hot skillet and immediately tilt and swirl the pan to evenly distribute batter along the bottom. Cook until the center is set and edges begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 of the filling in the middle of each crepe and sprinkle each with 3 tablespoons Gruyere cheese. Reserve remaining cheese. Fold the crepes in thirds over the filling, forming triangle shapes. Serve crepes with remaining Gruyere sprinkled on top.

FRENCH HAM, CHEESE, AND EGG CREPES

Steps:

• Make crepe batter: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk until very smooth. This can also be done in a food processor. Set batter aside to rest for about 15 minutes before using. Batter can also be covered and refrigerated for up to two days.
• Add some butter or nonstaick spray to a large frying pan (about 12-inches) and heat over high heat. Pour about 1/3 cup crepe batter into the pan and tilt the pan to swirl it around and coat it with a single, even layer. Once the first side cooks, flip the crepe.
• Crack an egg right on top of the crepe. Use a fork to gently break the egg yolk, give the egg a gentle whisk and spread it evenly all over the crepe. If you're worried about hitting the crepe during this step, you can scramble the egg in a bowl and pour it into the center of the crepe, the spread it around. Allow crepe to continue cooking until egg is set. Season with pepper, if desired.
• Spread 2 oz cheese over half the crepe. Allow to melt for 30-60 seconds. Add 2 oz of ham on top of the cheese. Fold crepes in half, covering the ham and cheese side of the crepe with the side that only has egg on it. Fold crepe in half again, making a finished crepe that is 1/4 circle in area and packed with many layers of crepe, cheese, ham and egg.
• Repeat with remaining batter, cheese, and ham.

FRENCH CANADIAN BREAKFAST CREPES

Steps:

• 1. Add the CREPES ingredients in a blender or food processor *in order given*. Blend for about 1 minute or until batter is smooth.
• 2. Place about 2 tablespoons of butter and/or coconut oil in large *skillet over medium heat. When pan is hot and butter/oil has melted, pour 1/4 cup batter into middle of pan then swirl pan around so that a large crepe forms. *The original recipe specified a cast iron skillet. I tested the crepes using both a cast iron skillet and an 8-inch non-stick pan. Both worked well.
• 3. Cook crepes about 1-2 minutes per side or when crepe starts to get crispy around edges and bubbles. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with maple syrup and/or other TOPPING suggestions.

FRENCH STRAWBERRY CREPES

Steps:

• For the filling: toss the strawberries and brown sugar in a bowl and set aside.
• For the crepes:In a medium bowl whisk flour, egg, oil, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, and skim milk.
• Heat frying pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Pour 1/3 a cup of the batter in the pan and make sure it evenly covers the bottom.
• Cook each side for 30-45 seconds on each side (should not be completely browned) And remove to a plate.
• When all crepes are fully cooked, spread one or two spoonfuls of cool whip into the middle, cover with a spoonful of the berry mixture. Then wrap one side of the crepe over the mix and the other side over the first. Cover with cool whip and more berry mix. Repeat and enjoy!

BASIC WHOLE WHEAT FRENCH CREPES

Steps:

• Note: If you want to make regular crepes, not using whole wheat flour, use 3/4 cup milk, 2 tbs cold water, and substitute 3/4 cup white flour.
• In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, melted butter, and salt until well combined-about 20 seconds.
• Sift the flour into a medium size bowl or a 2 quart measuring cup, then add the liquid mixture, beating until well combined-about 1 minute.
• Or blend the eggs, milk, butter, and salt in an electric blender or food processor for 15 seconds; sprinkle in the flour and blend until smooth-about 30 seconds.
• Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let stand for at least 1 hour refrigerated or at room temperature. (The flour will swell to make a softer batter.) Will keep, refrigerated, for up to 4 hours.
• Brush butter on the bottom of a crepe pan or heavy 7-inch skillet.
• Set over moderate heat for about 30 seconds or until a drop of batter sizzles.
• Stir the batter well, pour 2 tablespoonfuls into the skillet, and quickly tip it back and forth so that the batter evenly coats the bottom.
• Cook until the crepe edges are golden brown-about 1 minute.
• Slide a spatula under the crepe, flip it over, and cook for about 30 seconds.
• Transfer to a warm plate.
• Repeat with the remaining batter, rebuttering the skillet when necessary.
• *At this point the crepes can be cooled to room temperature, separated by sheets of wax paper, and stored.
• Refrigerate, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap, for up to 24 hours.
• Freeze, wrapped with aluminum foil and labeled, for up to 1 month at 0°F.
• Serve with your own favorite crepe filling or try Walnut Crepes with Mocha Sauce or Cinnamon Crepes with Caramel Sauce and Pecans.
• Enjoy!

FRENCH-STYLE PANCAKES/ CREPES WITH VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl, vigorously beat the egg yolk with the cream, melted butter and milk. Add cream mixture to the flour mixture and whisk to obtain a smooth batter. Add any optional ingredients (see variations above) at this stage, whisking to combine.
• Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature. (Meanwhile, let egg whites come to room temperature).
• Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks and gently fold into the batter.
• Heat frying pan or griddle to medium heat. Add butter or shortening (I use Crisco butter flavor shortening) to coat well.
• Spoon equal amounts of batter onto griddle and cook until bubbles come to surface and edges look almost done.
• Flip and cook for a few seconds more, until golden.
• SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with softened butter and warmed maple syrup, flavored syrup infusions, lavender honey, lemon wedges, fresh berries, and/or a dusting of powdered sugar. Or (my favorite!), fill pancakes with a mixture of 1 3/4 cups finely chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons rose water, then roll up crepe style--delicious! Or, make pancakes small and top each with a dollop of creme fraiche and a teaspoonful of rose petal jam.
• Garnish with rose petals, orange blossoms, or fresh lavender flowers.
• TIPS:Make sure the frying pan is well greased when making pancakes. Wipe around the pan with a small wad of paper towel soaked in fat (I use butter flavored Crisco) between making each pancake.

NO-FAIL FRENCH CREPES

Steps:

• Heat an electric griddle to 350º, or a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Whisk the egg in large bowl. Whisk in the milk.
• Add the Bisquick and whisk until there are few lumps. The batter will be thin.
• Butter the griddle or skillet, using about 1-1/2 teaspoons of the butter.
• Cook 2 crepes at once on griddle, or one at a time in skillet by pouring the batter by scant 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle.
• Cook on the first side until the crepes begin to set and tiny bubbles appear on the surface, about 1 minute.
• Turn and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove to a plate.
• Repeat, butter the griddle/pan as needed, until all the batter is used.
• Whisk jam in small bowl until smooth.
• To assemble, spread 1 tablespoon jam over one side of each crepe. Squirt a generous amount of whip cream over the jam. Starting at that edge, gently roll up the crepe.
• Garnich each with about 1 teaspoon of jam and dollop of cream.
• You can also drizzle with chocolate syrup.
• Serve at once.

FRENCH CREPES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, sift together flour and salt. Make a well in the center. Whisk together milk, eggs, and egg yolk in a medium bowl. Pour milk mixture into the center of the well, slowly whisking in flour mixture from the sides of the well. Add 2 tablespoons clarified butter, and whisk to combine.
• Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Remove the batter from the refrigerator. Heat a 6-inch crepe pan or nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Brush with clarified butter, and heat until very hot. Add a couple of tablespoons of batter, turning and swirling the batter in the pan to completely coat. Cook until brown on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip crepe with a spatula, and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining batter. As you continue, you will need to use less butter in the crepe pan.

REAL FRENCH CREPES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients, mixing well.
• Heat a large skillet or crepe pan over medium-high heat, then spray it with a non-stick cooking spray.
• Pour about 1/3 cup of batter into the pan, & as it cooks, lift the pan & turn it by rotating your wrist, spreading a PAPER THIN amount in the pan.
• Flip the crepe when it starts to bubble.
• When finished cooking, remove it & repeat the process with the remaining batter.

REAL FRENCH CREPES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine flour, egg, and milk.
• Heat a large skillet or crepe pan over a medium-high heat. Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter into the pan, lift the pan and turn it by rotating your wrist, spreading a PAPER THIN amount in the pan. Flip the crepe when it starts to bubble. When it is finished cooking, remove it and repeat this process with the remaining batter.

FRENCH CANADIAN CREPES

Steps:

• 1. Whisk all the ingredients vigorously until the crepe batter is completely smooth; allow it to rest in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before making into crepes.
• 2. Melt a little butter in a crepe pan or large skillet over low-medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons of batter to the pan and swirl until the bottom of the pan is covered with batter. Cook the crepe for 1 minute, or until the crepe is slightly moist on top and golden underneath. Loosen the edges of the crepe, slide the spatula under it, and then gently flip it upside down into the pan. Cook for 1 minute and transfer the cooked crepe to a plate to keep warm.
• 3. Tip: They are amazing when filled with a bit of sweetened whipped cream, folded, and then drizzled with maple syrup.

FRENCH CREPES WITH STRAWBERRY CREAM

Steps:

• crepe:.
• sift flour, sugar and salt in bowl and set aside. then in mixing bowl, mix milk with the three eggs using a mixer and slowly add in the flour mixture until smooth then stir in the melted buter by hand.Batter will be real thin and runny (not like pancakes). pour just enough to cover the bottom of a small nonstick frying pan and roll mixture around inside pan to make the delicate crepe.
• lighty brown then flip over in pan. and lightly brown, pour crepe onto plate and spread cream and arrange berrys down the center, fold in both sides to create crepe.
• Garnish tops with sprinkled powder sugar and few more berrys.

FRENCH VANILLA CREPES

Steps:

• Combine eggs and salt. Beat in flour alternately with milk.
• Add sugar, butter, and vanilla.
• Beat until smooth.
• Refrigerate until ready to cook.