French Crepe Recipe with Nutella | Easy Sweet Crepes for Breakfast
FineDiningIndian
October 14, 2015
This French crepe recipe is a simple and versatile way to make thin, soft crepes at home using flour, eggs, milk, sugar and melted butter. The batter is mixed until smooth, rested briefly and then cooked in a lightly heated flat pan until delicate and flexible.
These crepes can be filled with Nutella for an easy Nutella crepe recipe, or you can use jam, fruit or another sweet filling. Because the batter cooks very quickly, this is one of those quick and easy recipes that works well for breakfast, dessert or even a light dinner.
The thin texture and lightly sweet flavour make these sweet crepes especially suitable for kids and anyone looking for simple easy breakfast recipes or sweet breakfast recipes.
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Ingredients
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| 1cup all-purpose flour | |
| 2nos eggs | |
| 1cup milk | |
| 3tbsp sugar | |
| 100g melted butter or clarified butter | |
| ¼ tsp salt | |
| 120g Nutella | |
| Extra butter, a small amount for greasing the pan if required | |
| Jam or fruit, optional alternative filling | |
| Icing sugar, optional for serving |
Nutritional Information
280 kcal
Calorie
6 g
Protein
–15 g
Fat
–32 g
Carbohydrates
2g
Fiber
Directions
1.
Step 1
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk until the yolks and whites are completely combined.Add the sugar and a small pinch of salt. Whisk again until evenly mixed.
This gives the sweet crepe recipe a lightly sweet flavour without making the batter too heavy.
Pour in the melted butter or clarified butter and mix well.
The butter helps keep the crepes soft and also assists with cooking.
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2.
Step 2
Gradually add the all-purpose flour while whisking continuously.
Mix until the flour is incorporated and there are no visible lumps.
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking.
The batter for this French crepe recipe should be thin and pourable, closer to a light soup consistency than a traditional pancake batter.
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3.
Step 3
Allow the batter to rest for approximately 10–15 minutes.
This helps the flour hydrate and gives the crepes a smoother texture.
Heat a flat crepe pan or non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat.
The pan should be warm but not excessively hot, otherwise the batter may set too quickly and become thick.
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4.
Step 4
Pour a small amount of batter into the centre of the pan.
Immediately tilt and rotate the pan so the batter spreads into a very thin layer.
Cook until the surface begins to look dry and the edges start lifting away from the pan.
Gently lift the edge and flip the crepe.
Cook the second side briefly. Since the crepe is very thin, it only needs a short cooking time.
Repeat with the remaining batter.
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5.
Step 5
Place a cooked crepe on a plate and spread Nutella across one section.
For an easy Nutella crepe recipe, you do not need a very thick layer of chocolate spread.
Roll the crepe tightly or fold it into quarters.
Serve immediately as an easy breakfast recipe or simple dessert.
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