Crepes look fancy and take about as long as a grilled cheese. You put five things in a blender, pour the batter into a hot nonstick pan, and the first one is ready in under a minute.
The whole batch makes 8 servings and the batter doesn't need to rest. That's the part that surprises people. Most crepe recipes tell you to chill the batter for an hour. This one goes straight from blender to pan.
One thing to know before you start: the first crepe usually fails. The pan isn't hot enough yet, or you poured too much. That's normal, and it's why the batch makes eight.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Blend the batter
Add the milk, flour, eggs, melted butter and salt to a blender. Blend on high until the batter is completely smooth, about 20 to 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides once if flour is stuck there.
2. Heat and grease the pan
Set a nonstick pan over low-medium heat and let it come up to temperature for about 2 minutes. Add a small knob of butter and swirl it around, then wipe out any excess with a paper towel.
3. Pour and swirl
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the pan. Immediately lift the pan and tilt it in a circle so the batter spreads into a thin, even layer. Work fast, because the batter sets in seconds.
4. Cook the first side
Let it cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute. You'll know it's ready when the edges look dry and lift slightly from the pan, and the surface loses its wet shine.
5. Flip and finish
Slide a thin spatula under the crepe and flip it. Cook the second side for 15 to 20 seconds, just enough to set it. Slide it onto a plate and repeat with the rest of the batter, greasing the pan lightly every few crepes.
6. Fill and serve
Stack the finished crepes on a plate as you go. Fill them with whatever you like, roll or fold them, and eat while they're warm.
Pro Tips
How to Store Easy 15-Minute Crepes
Refrigerator
Stack cooled crepes with a sheet of parchment between them, wrap tight, and keep for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Freeze the stack the same way, parchment between each crepe, then seal in a bag. They keep for up to 2 months.
Reheating
Warm a single crepe in a dry pan over low heat for 20 to 30 seconds per side, or microwave a stack covered for 30 seconds.
Variations
Sweet
add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla to the blender with the rest of the batter.
Savory
leave the batter as is and fill with ham and cheese, or cooked mushrooms and spinach.
Chocolate
whisk 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder into the flour before blending, and add an extra splash of milk.
Gluten-free
swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. The texture is slightly more fragile, so cook them a few seconds longer per side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my first crepe always bad?
The pan isn't fully heated yet, or the butter hasn't coated it evenly. That first one is a test run. Adjust the heat or thin the batter if needed, and the rest will cook fine.
Q: Do I have to rest the batter?
No. This batter goes from blender to pan. A 5-minute rest helps the bubbles settle, but it isn't required and the crepes still work without it.
Q: Can I make the batter the night before?
Yes. Keep it covered in the fridge and stir or blend it for a few seconds before cooking. It may thicken overnight, so add a splash of milk if it looks stiff.
Q: What pan works best?
A 10-inch nonstick skillet. Crepes are thin and delicate, and nonstick is what keeps them from tearing when you flip.
Q: How do I know when to flip?
The edges dry out and pull away from the pan, and the top stops looking wet. That's usually 45 seconds to 1 minute on the first side.
Q: Can I double the recipe?
Yes, and a blender handles a double batch if it's large enough. Cook in the same pan at the same heat, and expect the batch to take about twice as long.
Easy 15-Minute Crepes Recipe With 5 Ingredients
Thin, tender crepes from a blender in 15 minutes. Five ingredients, one pan, no resting required. Fill them sweet or savory for breakfast or dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1Blend the batter — Add the milk, flour, eggs, melted butter and salt to a blender. Blend on high until the batter is completely smooth, about 20 to 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides once if flour is stuck there.
- 2Heat and grease the pan — Set a nonstick pan over low-medium heat and let it come up to temperature for about 2 minutes. Add a small knob of butter and swirl it around, then wipe out any excess with a paper towel.
- 3Pour and swirl — Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the pan. Immediately lift the pan and tilt it in a circle so the batter spreads into a thin, even layer. Work fast, because the batter sets in seconds.
- 4Cook the first side — Let it cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute. You'll know it's ready when the edges look dry and lift slightly from the pan, and the surface loses its wet shine.
- 5Flip and finish — Slide a thin spatula under the crepe and flip it. Cook the second side for 15 to 20 seconds, just enough to set it. Slide it onto a plate and repeat with the rest of the batter, greasing the pan lightly every few crepes.
- 6Fill and serve — Stack the finished crepes on a plate as you go. Fill them with whatever you like, roll or fold them, and eat while they're warm.
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