Crepes – the Authentically French Final Word

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Classic French Crepes with a Hint of Cognac

Crepes – the Authentically French Final Word

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

201

Sugar

Fat

10g

Crepes are a quintessential French food, often sold by street vendors throughout Paris. These paper-thin pancakes can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert. They can be served with a variety of fillings, such as ham and cheese, spinach and feta, or nutella and bananas. In this recipe, we add a splash of cognac to give the crepes an extra layer of rich flavor.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, sift together flour and salt.
2.	In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until smooth.
3.	Gradually pour egg mixture into flour mixture, whisking constantly until batter is smooth.
4.	Stir in cognac and melted butter.
5.	Heat a non-stick crepe pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
6.	Pour 1/4 cup batter into the pan and swirl to coat the bottom evenly.
7.	Cook until the edge of the crepe turns golden brown, then flip and cook until the other side is golden brown.
8.	Repeat with remaining batter.

PROS

These thin and delicate crepes are versatile and easy to make.

They can be served with a variety of sweet or savory fillings and toppings.

CONS

Crepes can be time-consuming to make, especially if you are making a large batch.

It may take a few tries to get the hang of swirling the batter to create an even layer.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Crepes are not inherently healthy, but they can be made healthier by using whole wheat flour and low-fat milk.
They are also a great way to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your diet.

	6 tablespoons flour
	1 dash salt
	3 eggs
	1 cup milk ( more , if necessary )
	1 tablespoon cognac ( or 1 TBS water )
	1 1/2 ounces unsalted kerry irish gold unsalted butter , melted