Homemade Vanilla Crepes
Crepes are super easy and fun to make and you only need 6 simple ingredients to make this delicious breakfast.
Ingredients
- ½ cup all purpose flour - 60 grams
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 egg - at room temperature
- ¾ cup milk - at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter - plus more for the pan
Instructions
- Melt the butter and let it cool down for a few minutes. Adding hot melted butter causes the batter to curdle.
- In a medium bowl, add egg, milk and vanilla extract. Whisk very well so it's smooth.
- Add the flour and salt and whisk until there are no lumps left.
- Then add in cooled melted butter to the batter and whisk everything together.
- Place a 9-inch non stick pan over medium heat and brush it with some melted butter. I used Rachel Ray 9.25 inch pan. Pour in ¼ cup of batter into the pan and rotate it so that it covers the whole pan. If you don't have a 9 inch pan, adjust the amount of batter to make sure it covers the whole pan and it creates a thin layer.
- Cook the crepes for about 1-2 minutes. Use a thin spatula and flip the crepe. Cook the other side for about 30 seconds. Transfer the crepe to a plate and continue cooking the crepes one by one.
- Serve the crepes with your favorite fillings. I used whipped cream, strawberries and berries. You can drizzle some honey or maple syrup on top too. Check out the video to see how to fill and fold the crepes.
Video
Notes
- Egg and milk should be at room temperature. If not, when the melted butter is added, it creates lumps of cold butter instead of mixing in and creating a smooth batter. If you don't have time for the egg to come to room temperature, just fill up a bowl with warm water and place the egg in it for about 5 minutes. You can also microwave the milk for 10 second intervals until it's not cold anymore.
- Storing the crepes: All you have to do is place parchment paper between each crepe so that they don't stick together. Then place them in a airtight container or a plastic bag and refrigerate for up to 4 days. You can then enjoy them cold or microwave for about 10 seconds to warm them up.
- Make ahead: You can make the batter the night before and refrigerate it. In the morning, just take the batter out of the fridge and cook as directed.
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