There’s no better way to take a regular crepe over the top then these amazing Strawberry Crepes with a creamy whipped filling and fresh strawberries. They’re easy to make and perfect for a fancy breakfast or dessert
These Strawberry Crepes are to die for and honestly belong on a restaurant brunch menu–but the best part is how EASY they are to make! We make them often on the weekends (if you’re intimidated at all, I’ve got a really great tutorial for How to Make Crepes) and they are such a special treat! I love that the crepe batter can be made the night before, and if we have leftover crepes, they keep really well in the fridge to reheat over the next few days.
What is a Crepe?
Crepes are French-style pancakes that are thin and flat, and can be made and filled with sweet or savory ingredients. We love them filled with nutella and strawberries or bananas, or a sweet cream filling with fruit, like in this recipe.
If you want a savory crepe you can leave out the vanilla and some of the sugar and fill them with a creamy chicken mixture or even eggs and ham for a breakfast crepe.
Crepes are different from American pancakes because they don’t have a rising agent in them (like baking soda or baking powder) so they turn out wafer thin and delicate, rather than thick and fluffy.
How to Make Strawberry Crepes:
- Add all of the crepe ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth (scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula, if needed).
- It’s encouraged to allow the batter to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes or more, before cooking the crepes. I’m often too impatient for this, and they still turn out great.
- Although you can buy a special pan for making crepes, all you really need is a large non-stick skillet! Heat it over medium heat. Grease the pan lightly and add about ¼ cup of batter, swirling it around the pan to form a large, thin pancakes.
- Cook for 30 seconds or so on each side, flipping once, until lightly golden.
- Mix the filling ingredients together and spoon a line onto the bottom edge of the crepe. Add fresh strawberries on top, then roll up tightly. Serve dusted with powdered sugar and fresh strawberries on top, if desired.
Make Ahead Instructions:
The crepe batter can be made 1 day in advance, stored covered in the fridge. You can also make the cream filling 1 day in advance and slice the strawberries and store them separately in the fridge. Cooked crepes will keep in the fridge, covered well, for 2-3 days.
More Breakfast Favorites:
- Classic French Toast
- German Pancakes
- Breakfast Quesadillas
- Buttermilk Pancakes
- Egg and Sausage Breakfast Taquitos
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Recipe
Strawberry Crepes
Ingredients
For the crepes:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup butter , softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries , sliced
- 4 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
For the crepes:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender if needed. Refrigerate batter for 30 minutes. (Recommended, but not required).
- Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium heat. When skillet is hot, lightly grease it with a little butter or cooking spray.
- Hold the handle of the skillet and as you pour a few tablespoons of batter in, tilt the skillet around in a circular motion to allow the batter to evenly coat the bottom of the pan, in a thin layer.
- Cook for 30 seconds-1 minutes or until the edges of the crepe curl slightly and the bottom of the crepe is lightly golden. Flip to the other side and cook for another 30 seconds.
- (Adjust your heat between medium-medium high until your crepes are cooking in about 30 seconds on each side. Re-grease your pan every few crepes, as needed.)
- Remove crepe to a plate. Add more crepes to the plate as you cook them, and cover the plate to keep them warm.
For the filling:
- In a small bowl mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the cream and powdered sugar on high speed until stiff peaks.
- Spoon most of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture and fold in until smooth. Reserve a little bit of whipped cream for topping on the crepes, if desired.
- Spoon a thin layer of the filling onto a crepe. Add some fresh strawberries on top and then roll it up.
- Serve dusted with powdered sugar, extra strawberries and whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
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*I originally shared this recipe February 2014. Updated May 2018 and May 2021.
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Can I make these and sever later? Also, if yes do I reheat? Thanks
Yes, you can make the filling and the crepes and store them separately, covered, in the fridge. I just rewam the crepes in the microwave before serving, but you could warm them on a griddle.
Wow! I love crepes but never order them at restaurants because they often overcook them. Never did I think I could make these myself! But I did, and they were the best crepes I’ve ever had! Your recipes truly help expand a family’s cooking skills! Thank you!
Excellent! Easy and delicious 😋! A little messy to put together, but that may just be me😳😳. Thanks for sharing
My family loved this recipe. It was easy to make and delicious!
A new family favorite! So light and fresh tasting. Makes way more than we can eat, so I cook all of the batter and freeze the extra crepes between sheets of parchment paper, then put in a large zip freezer bag. Makes a quick breakfast with canned whipping cream and blackberry or strawberry jam or preserves.
Can this be done with almond flour?
I haven’t tested it, so I cant say. Let me know if you do.
If you’re looking for a grain-free version, againstallgrain.com has a good crepe recipe that uses arrowroot/tapioca starch and coconut flour.
First time making crepes, I will definitely use this recipe again
Everyone loves these and always requests the recipe. Well done! Any chance the batter can be frozen?
Absolutely Delicious
I wouldn’t freeze the batter, but made crepes can be sandwiches between parchment or freezer paper and placed in a bag and frozen. I do it all the time.
Is it okay to do the cream cheese filling/whipped cream a day before?
Yes, I think it would hold up well.
So freaking good
These turned out so good. And they’re so easy. Flipping was a challenge, but worth it. My son, who’s a picky eater, loved them. This recipe is a keeper. And the cream, omg, so good.
Is the butter supposed to be melted first? Softened? Or as-is?
Room temperature or slightly melted would be best.
Made these and they were sooo good! My lil sis in law loved them as well. Glad I found an easy recipe but a really great one !!
This recipe is amazing, I don’t ever comment, so that has to say something. This is the first recipe that turned out perfect, it really is best to make ahead of time and refrigerate the batter for a few hours.
Delicious
So so good!! I had been using a different crepe recipe but after trying this one, I won’t be going back!
According to my 11 year old daughter…..”they were bootifuly awesome.😀”
They turned out absolutely beautiful thank you,I will make them again!
This was easy and tasty! Will definitely make it again!
These are the best crepes i have ever had. thank you
Amazing!!!!! They were so easy to make.
Made these for my mom and for my boyfriends daughter. I added more vanilla and i just used whipped cream cheese and strawberry preserves. Also tried with nutella and put whipped cream on top of both. They were delicious.
These turned out so good! My kids actually ate their dinner! I doubled the strawberries cause we love them at our house and I’m glad I did. This is definitely our new favorite crepe recipe!
Thanks so much Kara! I’m happy to hear your family loved them!
Mmm, I love crepes so much. These look divine!
These look amazing!!! Pinning!!
This looks so good! My friends and I used to have crepes every breakfast after our sleepovers. Brings back fun memories! Pinned this since I lost the recipe we used to use. Thanks for sharing!
I love crepes! These look delicious!
These look absolutely perfect! I am ready to take a bite!
~Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater.com