Classic French Crepes Recipe – Light, Buttery & Easy (Under 30 Minutes!)

Looking to master the classic French crepes recipe that’s light, buttery, and foolproof? This no-fail recipe gives you café-style crepes at home—thin, soft, and slightly crispy at the edges. Whether you’re craving sweet crepes with Nutella or a savory version with ham and cheese, this recipe delivers perfect results every time!

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Why You’ll Love This Classic French Crepes Recipe
• Made with just 7 simple ingredients
• Perfect texture: thin, foldable, and slightly crispy edges
• Versatile – fill with sweet or savory toppings
• Quick: Ready in under 30 minutes

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Ingredients – Classic French Crepes

For the Crepes:
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ¼ cups (300ml) milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweet crepes)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• ¼ tsp salt

For Cooking:
• Butter or oil for greasing the pan

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Instructions – How to Make Classic French Crepes

Step 1 – Prepare the Batter
• In a blender, combine flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth.
• If mixing by hand, whisk eggs and milk first, then gradually add flour while whisking. Stir in melted butter and vanilla.
• Let the batter rest for 15–30 minutes. This helps make soft and flexible crepes.

Step 2 – Cook the Crepes
• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly.
• Pour ¼ cup of batter into the pan and swirl quickly to spread evenly.
• Cook for 1–2 minutes until edges lift, flip, and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Transfer to a plate and keep covered with a towel.

Step 3 – Serve and Fill
• Fill your classic French crepes with:
• Sweet fillings: Nutella, fresh fruit, jam, whipped cream, lemon and sugar
• Savory fillings: Ham & cheese, sautéed mushrooms, spinach and ricotta

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Tips for the Classic French Crepes Recipe
• Blend the batter for a lump-free consistency
• Rest the batter for at least 15 minutes
• Swirl the pan quickly to spread the batter thinly
• Batter too thick? Add a splash of milk to thin it out

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Storage Instructions
• Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days
• Freeze: Layer crepes with parchment paper and freeze for up to 1 month
• Reheat: Microwave or reheat in a pan until warm

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