Crepes with Strawberries and Cream

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Sweet Brunch Crepes

Crepes are one of our favorite treats because they can be made in literally a thousand different ways with a variety of fillings and toppings. Sweet or savory, crepes can be enjoyed for any meal, any time of day.

These sweet brunch crepes with strawberries and cream are some of the best ever! This easy homemade sweet crepe recipe is also great for breakfast or dessert.

The best thing about making homemade crepes is that they aren’t as complex as you may think. In fact, our sweet crepe batter recipe can be made quickly and easily in just a blender!

When it comes to cooking crepes, we prefer to use a standard skillet pan. Although you can find a variety of specialty crepe pans out there, a regular skillet pan works great and most people already have one on hand.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

The best thing about crepes is that they are quick and easy to make but they seem super fancy. Here are a few more reasons why this should be your new go-to recipe.

• The batter comes together quickly in a blender
• You can prep the batter ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator overnight
• They can be made sweet or savory
• You can fill them with just about anything
• They're great for any meal or dessert

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What are Crepes?

Crepes are very thin and delicate French pancakes with a firm and springy texture. The best part of a crepe is definitely the filling. Crepes can be filled with anything from meat and veggies to whipped cream and fruit, or even chocolate. The options are endless!

Crepe batter usually contains flour, milk, butter, eggs, and salt. Some batters may also be lightly sweetened with sugar depending on the fillings and toppings the crepes are paired with. The batter for our crepes with strawberries and cream is sweetened with sugar and contains vanilla extract for additional flavor.

Crepes vs Pancakes

People commonly wonder what the difference is between crepes and traditional pancakes. The major difference is that traditional pancakes contain a leavening or raising agent such as baking powder or baking soda.

This makes pancakes thicker and fluffier while crepes are very thin and delicate. Additionally, crepes are usually filled and can be made sweet or savory while pancakes are usually sweeter and served mainly as a breakfast dish.

Ingredients

FOR THE CREPES

Each of these key ingredients play an important role in creating the perfect sweet crepe batter. In general, crepes are not strongly flavored, making the texture an extremely important element.

Dry Ingredients:

• All-purpose flour: Flour affects the texture of the crepes by providing structure when it interacts with the liquid ingredients.
• Granulated sugar: Sugar adds a little bit of sweetness. Often sweet crepe recipes call for sugar while savory crepe recipes do not.
• Salt: Salt provides additional flavor and helps bring out the sweetness from the sugar.

Liquid Ingredients:

• Unsalted butter: Butter helps create a light and tender texture and adds to the structure of the crepes.
• Eggs: Eggs also help provide structure to the crepe batter and help to bind all of the ingredients together.
• Milk/Water: We use a combination of milk and water as the liquid in our batter. Milk helps soften the texture of the crepes and adds an additional richness to the flavor.
• Vanilla: Vanilla adds great flavor to sweet crepes! Extracts are not a necessary ingredient for crepes but you can always get creative and try out different extracts for different types of crepes.

FOR THE FILLING & TOPPING

• Heavy whipping cream: Cold heavy cream is easiest to whip so make sure it's extra cold before whipping.
• Granulated sugar: Granulated sugar adds a little bit of sweetness to your homemade whipped cream. Feel free to omit the sugar if needed.
• Pure vanilla extract: Adding a hint of vanilla extract contributes a warm rich flavor to the whipped cream.
• Strawberries: Diced or thinly sliced fresh strawberries work best for filling crepes. You can substitute or add other berries if desired.
• Chocolate: For more decadent crepes, top them with a drizzle of melted chocolate or Nutella.

How to Make Sweet Crepes

Follow these steps to make our brunch crepes with strawberries and cream.

Prepare the ingredients

Start by taking the eggs and milk out of the refrigerator. For this recipe, it is best if these ingredients are at room temperature when added to the batter. Here’s why:

• Consistency is key for any batter, and using cold ingredients can greatly affect the outcome of your crepes.
• Room temperature dairy ingredients (e.g. milk and eggs) blend much more easily into batter than cold ones do. When the milk and eggs are more evenly blended, more air can be trapped into the batter, resulting in a lighter texture.

Make the batter

Melt the butter: Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20 to 30-second increments until it's completely melted. Allow the butter to cool for a few minutes before adding it to the blender.

Combine in the blender: Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. If you do not have a blender, you can use a stand or hand mixer or a food processor.

Chill the batter: The crepe batter should be chilled in the refrigerator for at least an hour before cooking it. You can even chill the batter overnight to cook the next day. Chilling the batter gives it time to rest, and is very important to the taste and texture of your crepes.

Cook the crepes

Butter an 8-inch skillet pan and place it over medium heat. Add 3-4 tablespoons of batter to the pan for each crepe. Immediately after adding the batter to the pan, tilt the pan in a circular motion to evenly spread out the batter on the bottom of the pan.

Cook the crepe for 1-2 minutes before flipping it. Then, let it cook for 30-45 seconds on the other side. Because crepes are thin and delicate, a flexible heat-resistant plastic spatula works best for flipping.

The less batter you use to cover the surface of the pan, the thinner your crepes will be. Cook the crepes one at a time, buttering the pan between each crepe. If you use a larger skillet pan you may need to use more batter for each crepe.

add fillings and toppings

For the brunch crepes with strawberries and cream, we fill the crepes with homemade whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Topping these sweet crepes with a chocolate drizzle takes them to the next level.

How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream

Add the cold heavy whipping cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to a medium mixing bowl. The colder the cream is, the easier it is to whip. With a whisk or electric mixer, whip the ingredients on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes until medium peaks form.

Medium peaks should be sturdy enough to hold their shape. The tip of the peak will curl slightly when you remove the whisk or beaters from the bowl. Store the whipped cream in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

Remember these important tips when making sweet crepes:

• Use a blender to make sure your batter is super smooth (if possible)
• Be sure your melted butter is not too hot when you add it to the batter, or you run the risk of scrambling the eggs.
• Add sugar and vanilla for additional sweetness and flavor
• Chill the batter for at least 30 minutes before cooking
• Spread the batter as thin and evenly as possible in the pan
• Butter the pan between cooking each crepe

Fillings & Toppings

One of the best things about crepes is how versatile they are. These sweet crepes with strawberries and cream are definitely one of our favorites but if you want to explore some different flavors, here are some other brunch crepe flavor combinations that we love.

Sweet Crepes

• Lemon and sweetened ricotta
• Whipped chocolate ganache and strawberries
• Blueberries and cream cheese
• Peanut butter, honey, and bananas
• Salted caramel and sautéed apples

Savory Crepes

• Scrambled eggs, sausage, and peppers
• Spinach, tomato, and ricotta
• Ham, swiss, and spinach

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