Sweet French Crepes

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Indulge in the classic allure of Sweet French Crêpes, a timeless delicacy that captures the essence of French culinary elegance. Crafted with a handful of simple ingredients, these delicate delights promise both taste and tradition. Whether adorned with a sprinkle of sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a burst of fresh berries, these crêpes are a celebration of simplicity and sophistication. Join us in savoring a timeless treat that transcends borders and takes your taste buds on a journey to the heart of France.

Simple INGREDIENTS for crepes:

This combination of simple ingredients results in sweet crepes that are not only easy to prepare but also promise a perfect balance of sweetness.

• 6 Eggs: Eggs play a crucial role in providing structure and richness to the crêpes, contributing to their delicate texture.
• 3 cups Milk: Milk adds a smooth and creamy consistency to the batter, ensuring the crêpes are tender and luscious.
• 6 tablespoons Sugar: Sugar sweetens the crêpes, imparting a delightful sweetness that complements various fillings and toppings.
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract enhances the flavor profile with its aromatic and warm notes, elevating the overall taste of the crêpes.
• 1 stick Unsalted Butter (melted): Melted unsalted butter adds a rich and buttery flavor to the batter, contributing to the authentic taste of French crêpes.
• 2 cups Flour: Flour serves as the main dry ingredient, providing structure to the crêpes while allowing them to remain thin and delicate.

HOW DO YOU PREPARE SWEET CREPES?

Add milk, eggs, vanilla, and sugar to a mixing bowl. Beat until foamy with the electric mixer.

Add flour and melted butter to the bowl and continue to mix on high speed with the mixer until the ingredients are combined and smooth.

Grease your non-stick frying pan with a tablespoon of butter or cooking oil. Use the soup ladle to scoop the mixture into the pan and use wrist action to swirl it evenly around the pan.

HOW TO SPREAD THE CREPE BATTER?

It takes practice to perfectly tilt the pan in a circular motion to spread your batter evenly around the pan. Tilt and swirl the pan in a circular motion at the same time you pour the batter. The faster you tilt and rotate the pan, the better the crepe batter spread. It will cover the pan surface with a thin layer that results in the most beautiful thin, and crispy French crepes. I recommend pouring no more than one soup ladle of crepe batter, make sure the pan is very hot over medium heat and greased before pouring the batter.

Once the crepe is lightly brown around the edges, use a spatula to loosen the edges and flip the crepe.

Flip over for another minute until the other side starts to get brown spots.

Remove from pan and let cool.

HOW TO FOLD AND SERVE CREPES?

After you cook the crepe, bring it to a plate, and add fillings and toppings. Most people like to roll their crepes. However, you can also fold the crepes in a triangle shape. But whether you fold or roll, always add the fillings on the open crepe.

WHAT ARE MY FILLING OPTIONS?

The most popular crepe toppings are not the healthiest because French people love sweet crepes! But you can put any number of toppings on French Crepes.

SWEET TOPPINGS:

• Favorite jam or jelly
• Honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free syrup
• Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Nutella)
• Peanut butter
• Sugar/Ground Walnut Mix (yum)
• Cinnamon/Sugar Mix (double yum)

HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT LEFTOVERS?

When you make Sweet French Crepes this recipe can yield between 15-20 crepes depending on how thick you make them. Leftovers are best stored in the refrigerator store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. When you want to reheat them carefully separate them and put one or two on a plate and microwave for one minute per crepe. Once heated up you can then add your favorite topping and enjoy!

CAN YOU FREEZE SWEET FRENCH CREPES?

Let the crepes stand at room temperature for about an hour before filling or serving. To freeze separate crepe layers with waxed paper. Place crêpes in a tightly sealed container. Crepes will freeze well for up to four months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and microwave to reheat.

WHAT DO YOU SERVE WITH FRENCH CREPES?

Crepes are a specialty food to be served for brunch. Due to sweet crepes being a light food, I would recommend serving protein and fruit alongside. It makes for a more complete and balanced meal. Typically in our home, we will eat Sweet French Crepes with a side of scrambled eggs, fried bacon or sausage, and a cup of coffee to round out the meal.