How to Make Crepes

A step-by-step guide for homemade French Crepes filled with sweet or savory fillings. No special equipment or pans required. They are simple and an instant favorite.

You can enjoy crepes anytime, but we love to eat them as a special breakfast! Try Cinnamon Roll Biscuits, Huevos Rancheros, or a Breakfast Skillet!

What I love about this recipe:

• Easy and “Fancy” – Easy enough for a weekday breakfast and fun for special occasions. This is the best crepes recipe and it comes together quickly.
• Make Ahead – This is an easy breakfast or treat to make ahead of time. The batter can be made a day ahead, or cooked crepes can be made 1-2 days ahead of time, reheated on the stove or in the microwave.
• Sweet or Savory Fillings – With endless options for filling and serving them, you can enjoy crepes for any meal of the day. See my filling ideas at the end of the post.

How to make Crepes:

Make Batter: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender if needed. Chill the homemade crepe batter for at least 30-60 minutes if possible, or up to 1 day. 

Cook: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Grease lightly with cooking spray or butter, if needed. Once the pan is hot, pour about ¼ cup of batter into the hot pan, swirling it around the pan as you pour to form a large, thin pancake. Cook for about 30 seconds on each side, flipping once, until lightly golden.

Serve: Stack cooked crepes on a plate and cover with a towel or tinfoil, if desired, to keep them warm. Add desired toppings or fillings. See my ideas below for both sweet and savory filling ideas!

Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:

To Make Ahead: The crepe batter can be made 1 day in advance, or you can cook all of the crepes in advance and store in an airtight bag in the fridge for 2-3 days. Rewarm in a skillet, on a griddle, or in the microwave.

To Freeze: Store cooked crepes in a freezer safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave, covered with a damp paper towel, for 15-20 seconds, or until warm and soft.

Crepe Filling Ideas:

• Savory Crepes: fill with ham and cheese, chicken with béchamel sauce, or sautéed veggies like spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes. Make breakfast savory crepes with eggs, ham, sausage, or bacon and cheese.
• Sweet Crepes: fill with our cream cheese crepe filling, or Nutella, lemon curd, jam, and fresh berries, pineapple, mango or bananas. Top with powdered sugar or whipped cream.

I originally shared this recipe February 2019. Updated July 2022 and February 2024.

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