Crepes are one of the most versatile dishes in the culinary world — thin, delicate pancakes that can transform into breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a canvas for endless delicious fillings. From sweet chocolate drizzles to savory cheesy layers, crepes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Below, you’ll find a fool-proof base recipe and 10 quick variations you can mix and match depending on your mood!
⭐ The Perfect Crepe Base
Serves: 10–12 Crepes
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter or oil
- Pinch of salt
- Optional (for sweet crepes):
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- Whisk flour, eggs, and milk until smooth and lump-free.
- Add salt + melted butter (and sugar/vanilla for sweet crepes).
- Heat a non-stick pan and lightly grease it.
- Pour a thin layer of batter, swirl around, and cook 1 minute per side.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
Tip: Batter should be pourable and thin — add 1–2 tbsp milk if needed.
🍫 SWEET CREPE VARIANTS
1️⃣ Nutella Banana Crepes
Spread Nutella over a warm crepe, top with sliced bananas, and roll.
Optional: Add crushed almonds for crunch.
2️⃣ Strawberries & Cream Crepes
Fill with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Dust with powdered sugar for a classic café style.
3️⃣ Cinnamon Apple Crepes
Cook diced apples with a little butter, cinnamon, and sugar.
Fill crepe, fold into triangles, and serve warm.
4️⃣ Chocolate Orange Crepes
Spoon chocolate sauce inside and garnish with orange segments + zest.
Perfect for dessert lovers!
5️⃣ Honey Yogurt & Berry Crepes
Spread thick Greek yogurt, drizzle honey, and add blueberries or raspberries.
Light, fresh, and protein-packed.
🧀 SAVORY CREPE VARIANTS
6️⃣ Spinach & Cheese Crepes
Sauté spinach, mix with mozzarella or feta, and wrap it up.
Serve with black pepper on top.
7️⃣ Mushroom & Garlic Crepes
Pan-fry mushrooms with garlic and a splash of cream.
Fold into crepe for a cozy brunch option.
8️⃣ Chicken & Pesto Crepes
Shred cooked chicken and mix with basil pesto.
Simple yet flavorful.
9️⃣ Egg & Veggie Breakfast Crepes
Scrambled eggs + onion + capsicum + cheese = a filling breakfast wrap.
🔟 Ham & Cheese Classic
Melt classic cheddar or Swiss cheese with sliced ham inside the crepe.
Pan heat until gooey and golden.
💡 Extra Tips
- ✅ Batter is better after resting 20 mins — improves texture
- ✅ Crepes freeze well layered with parchment paper
- ✅ Switch to whole-wheat or oat flour for a high-fiber version
- ✅ Dairy-free option: replace milk & butter with oat milk + oil
📌 Final Note
Crepes are incredibly adaptable — no matter what you have in your fridge, there’s always a filling combination waiting to happen. Try one sweet and one savory to enjoy the best of both worlds!