Classic French Crêpes Recipe

DifficultyEasy

Servings6-8 crepes

Ingredients

Ingredients

For the crêpes

  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1¼ cup (300 ml) milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

For the Orange Sauce:

  • ½ cup (120ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 2 tbsp honey , (or maple syrup)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • tsp cornstarch , (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

Instructions

  • 1

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Let the batter rest for 10–15 minutes.

  • 2

    Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Lightly grease it if needed. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the pan and swirl to coat the bottom.
    Cook for about 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.

  • 3

    In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, zest, honey (or syrup), and butter. Bring to a gentle simmer.
    If you want a thicker sauce, dissolve cornstarch in 1 tbsp of water and stir it in. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

  • 4

    Fold crêpes into triangles, drizzle with warm orange sauce, and top with whipped cream, orange slices, and chopped nuts.

Notes

Notes

For serving, top the crêpes with a dollop of whipped cream, fresh orange slices, and chopped nuts such as hazelnuts or walnuts.
The orange sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water and simmer briefly.
Crêpe batter can be prepared the night before and refrigerated; just whisk gently before using.

Nutrition

Nutrition (per 100g)

Calories180kcal
Carbohydrates23.5g
Fat8.3g
Protein4.1g