Description
These Easy Chocolate Crepes are a delightful twist on the classic French crepe, combining tender, thin pancakes with rich cocoa flavor. Perfect for a quick breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they can be topped with whipped cream, Nutella, fresh berries, or bananas to suit any craving. Made with simple ingredients, this recipe yields light, fluffy, and irresistibly chocolatey crepes that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Crepe Batter
- 2 cups milk (2% recommended)
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted if desired
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Nutella
- Jam
- Fresh berries
- Bananas
- Nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined and smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually whisk in the sifted flour and cocoa powder to the wet mixture until the batter is smooth, free of lumps. Allow the batter to rest for 15 minutes to let the flour hydrate fully for tender crepes.
- Heat the pan: Warm a nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and lightly grease with a small amount of butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the crepes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the center of the pan and immediately swirl the pan to spread the batter thinly and evenly across the surface.
- Flip the crepe: Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges lift from the pan and the bottom is set and lightly browned. Flip carefully and cook the other side for 30 seconds to 1 minute until cooked through.
- Repeat: Remove the cooked crepe and continue the same process with the remaining batter, stacking cooked crepes on a plate to keep warm.
- Serve: Serve the crepes warm topped with your favorite toppings such as whipped cream, Nutella, fresh berries, bananas, jam, or nuts as desired.
Notes
- Letting the batter rest for 15 minutes improves texture and prevents tearing.
- If the batter is too thick, add a small splash of milk to thin it slightly for easier spreading.
- Use a nonstick skillet or a dedicated crepe pan for best results.
- Keep cooked crepes warm by covering with foil or placing in a low oven while finishing the batch.
- Feel free to customize toppings to your preference or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
