Classic French Crêpes with Strawberries and Cream 🍓🥞
Delicate, paper-thin, and lightly golden, these French-style crêpes filled with fluffy whipped cream and sweet strawberries are an easy yet elegant brunch or dessert. Whether served simply or folded into fancy shapes, they’re sure to impress.
Why You’ll Love These Crêpes 💚
- ✅ Elegant & versatile: Perfect for brunch, dessert, or even breakfast in bed.
- ✅ Simple ingredients: Pantry staples you likely already have.
- ✅ Customizable: Easily swap in your favorite fruits, spreads, or fillings.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Crêpes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1¼ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for the pan)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Optional: powdered sugar or melted chocolate for topping
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Make the batter: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Prepare the filling: In a cold mixing bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Keep chilled until ready to use.
- Cook the crêpes: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly butter it. Pour ¼ cup of batter into the pan and swirl to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes, flip, then cook another 30 seconds. Stack finished crêpes on a plate with parchment between layers.
- Assemble: Spread whipped cream on each crêpe, top with sliced strawberries, then fold into quarters or roll up. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate if desired.
💡 Pro Tips & Variations
- ✨ Rest your batter: This helps relax the gluten, giving the crêpes a more tender texture.
- ✨ Keep them warm: Stack cooked crêpes on a plate covered with foil in a low oven while you finish the batch.
- ✨ Swap the fruit: Try raspberries, blueberries, or caramelized bananas instead of strawberries.
- ✨ Make it chocolaty: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder to the batter and fill with whipped cream and cherries.
- ✨ Go savory: Omit sugar and vanilla in the batter and fill with goat cheese, mushrooms, or smoked salmon.
🍓 Serving Suggestions
- 🍽️ Serve as a stunning brunch centerpiece with fresh juice or a mimosa.
- 🍫 Drizzle with Nutella or melted dark chocolate for a richer dessert feel.
- 🍨 Add a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for extra indulgence.
🥡 Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
- 🧊 Refrigerate: Store cooked crêpes (unfilled) in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat gently in a pan.
- ❄️ Freeze: Separate each crêpe with parchment and freeze in a sealed bag for up to 2 months. Thaw and warm before serving.
- 🍓 Whipped cream: Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge up to 24 hours, just re-whip briefly if needed.
❓ FAQ
- Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes! Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend and let the batter rest a little longer for best texture. - Can I use store-bought whipped cream?
Absolutely, though homemade gives a fluffier, fresher taste and texture. - Do I need a crêpe pan?
Nope! A nonstick skillet works perfectly. Just make sure it’s lightly buttered and evenly heated. - How thin should the batter be?
It should be thinner than pancake batter — think consistency of heavy cream. Add a splash of milk if it seems thick.
Wrap Up Your Crêpes with Style 🥞🍓
Whether you’re whipping them up for a brunch party or cozying up for a weekend treat, these Classic French Crêpes with Strawberries and Cream are the definition of elegance made easy. Bon appétit!
