Skip to Content

Make and Freeze Crepe Tutorial

Did you know you can make and freeze crepes? And they are actually really easy– so check out this crepe tutorial to see how to make them today!

Although many think it’s difficult, making crepes is actually really easy!  They are also great to make ahead of time and freeze for a later date!

Whenever I make this crepes recipe for an event, people seem to think that I’m really a gourmet chef.

I’m not sure why crepes have been classified as difficult. Maybe it’s the French name that sounds daunting?

Well, that can’t be farther from the truth. Crepes are really quite simple!

This crepes recipe requires very simple ingredients that are pantry staples you probably have on hand.  The hardest part about making crepes is waiting for each one to cook.  I’m often tempted to buy extra skillets so I could cook more than one at a time.

And the best part is that they freeze really well, so you can make a batch, and then pull them out of the freezer for that baby shower or brunch you need to host- you will have people so impressed, thinking you were up at the crack of dawn, and only you will know how simple it was!

What to put in crepes:

My kids love putting pie filling inside of their crepes.  You can buy a can of it, or you can even make your own freezable peach pie filling or Kerry’s apple pie jam.

I grew up having pie filling inside my crepes, along with cottage cheese.  My kids prefer homemade whipped cream, but I really enjoy the texture of cottage cheese in them.

You can also fill crepes with fresh fruit, nut butters or Nutella, or pretty much anything you can imagine.  I prefer to fill crepes with sweeter fillings, but you can even make them savory by filling them with meats, mushrooms, or veggies, similar to an omelet.

Yield: Makes 16-18 Crepes

Make and Freeze Crepe Tutorial

Make and Freeze Crepe Tutorial
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
  • 2 large Eggs
  • Additional butter to butter the pan

Instructions

  1. Preheat a 6-8 inch skillet over medium heat, lightly buttered, while you make the crepe batter.
  2. Sift flour into a large bowl.
  3. Add sugar, baking soda and salt, and stir.
  4. Add remaining ingredients. Using an electric hand mixer, beat until mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.

  5. Make sure your skillet is hot, or the first several crepes won't turn out well.
  6. If skillet is good and hot, add a scant 1/4 cup of batter to the skillet. Do not overfill of your crepes will be too thick and won't cook correctly.

  7. As you pour in the batter, rotate the skillet with a circular motion until batter covers the bottom of the pan. Continue rotating until there is no more liquid batter moving around.


  8. Return to heat, and cook a couple minutes, until the edges of the crepe begin to separate from the the pan. Don't try to flip the crepe too soon, or it will tear.

  9. Run a spatula around the edge to loosen it, and then flip and cook the other side until lightly browned.
  10. Repeat with remaining batter, buttering every 3-4 crepes.
  11. Fill with whatever you like: fresh fruit, pie filling, whipped cream, cottage cheese, etc.
  12. To freeze: place a small piece of parchment paper between each crepe, then put the stack into a freezer bag.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 192Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 268mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 6g

The nutritional information provided here is not guaranteed to be accurate and is provided for informational (and google) purposes only.

Meet Jamie

Why not join us on Pinterest: Coffee With Us 3  or hangout with us on Facebook:  

 


Coffee With Us 3 will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. Please let us know all the ways you would like to hear from us:

You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at newsletter@coffeewithus3.com. We will treat your information with respect. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By clicking below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.

We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp’s privacy practices here.


Linking up to Weekend Potluck.

Don’t forget to pin!

Amber

Wednesday 28th of February 2024

Can you fill and freeze? Such as nut butter or fruit? If so would you still recommend heating for 30 seconds in the microwave?

Jamie H

Friday 1st of March 2024

I haven't tried filling them first, so I'm not sure if it would work.

Phyllis

Sunday 27th of February 2022

How do I pin this? Your pin button is at the very bottom. When I click on it, it just takes me to the top of the page. Thank you!

Jamie H

Wednesday 2nd of March 2022

@Phyllis, if you're on a desktop, there is a pin button on the side, and right under the title. If you're on mobile, there's a teal colored heart, with a number next to it on the left side of the screen. Click the weird symbol next to the number, and it will open sharing options, including pinterest. I hope that helps!

Homemade Whipped Cream | Coffee With Us 3

Sunday 30th of January 2022

[…] can make homemade whipped cream to top your favorite pie, fill homemade crepes, or to use in many different […]

Kate

Tuesday 23rd of February 2021

I’ve made these so many times now and they always impress! I’ve served these fresh and frozen and tweaked to make savory crepes (no sugar or vanilla, double salt) and they turn out every time! Thanks so much.

Jamie H

Thursday 25th of February 2021

I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kate! We love these crepes, too!

Karen M. Beckers

Thursday 17th of December 2020

Sounds like you are a sensible, reasonable cook. Recipe sounds great. Very do-able. Thanks

Skip to Recipe