Sweet Crepes Recipe | COOKTORIA (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret of a good crepe? ›

Let the batter rest.

If you can make the batter the night before, or 8 hours before you plan to make crêpes, they will be better than straight away. This resting period allows the gluten in the flour to develop and bond to the milk and eggs, and this yields a more complex flavor.

Whisk together eggs, milk, flour, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Heat a medium skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Grease the pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel.

The main difference is that pancake batter has a raising agent in it, such as baking powder or baking soda, and crepe batter does not. This means that pancakes are thicker and fluffy while crêpes are thin and flat.

I choose melted butter most of the time as it gives a much better flavor to your crepes and make them lighter in texture as well. However, note that this is more a matter of taste and you could totally replace the melted butter with vegetable oil in the same quantity (i.e. 50g melted butter = 50 ml vegetable oil).

Once you've mixed the batter, don't cook it right away — let it rest! Crepe batter needs to chill for one to two hours before it's ready to be transformed into fluffy, delicious hot crepes.

What's healthier: crêpes or pancakes? A single crêpe has less fat and calories than pancakes because they don't have the baking powder and, so, are less dense. However, they're not less calorific if you're stacking up double the amount of crêpes vs pancakes, so bear this in mind before you get carried away.

Crêpes are usually one of two varieties: sweet crêpes (crêpes sucrées) or savoury galettes (crêpes salées).

Crepes are a source of complex carbohydrates, which are an important source of energy for the body. They also contain protein, thanks to the eggs and milk used in their preparation. They can also be a good source of fiber if whole wheat flours are used, which are very healthy.

The primary difference between a dessert and a main dish crepe (savory crepe) is the filling. This crepe recipe works well for either. If you plan to make only sweet crepes, you may want to add 1 or 2 teaspoons of sugar to the batter.

Traditionally, crêpes are folded or shaped according to the recipe directions. However, there are many recipes that would work well with different types of folds. Crêpes are also very versatile. Once you have the basic crêpe recipe down, you can use whatever ingredients and folds you like.

Can I use milk instead of water in crepes? ›

Yes, you can use water instead of milk in crêpes, however, milk does bring richness and flavour so if you have plant-based milk to hand we recommend using that instead of water. Follow our crepe recipe without milk and use room temperature water in the place of the almond milk.

Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor. Butter: Butter lends richness and moisture to the crêpes.