👩🍳 Step 1 — Prepare the Crêpe Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Add half of the milk and whisk again. Slowly add sifted flour, whisking until no lumps remain.
- Add the remaining milk and melted butter. The batter should be smooth and pourable — like thin heavy cream.
- Cover and let rest at room temperature for 20–30 minutes. (Resting relaxes the gluten and makes tender crêpes.)
👩🍳 Step 2 — Cook the Crêpes
- Heat a non-stick skillet (8–10 inch) over medium heat. Lightly butter the pan.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the center of the pan, swirling immediately to coat the bottom thinly and evenly.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until edges lift slightly and the bottom is lightly golden. Flip and cook another 30–60 seconds.
- Slide onto a plate. Repeat with remaining batter, stacking crêpes with parchment paper between them to prevent sticking.
👩🍳 Step 3 — Make the Chocolate Sauce
- Heat cream in a small saucepan until just simmering.
- Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
- Stir in butter (and honey/corn syrup if using). Keep warm until serving.
👩🍳 Step 4 — Assemble the Dessert Crêpes
- Take a warm crêpe, place 1 scoop of ice cream in the center or off to one side.
- Fold the crêpe into a triangle (fold in half, then again), or roll it around the ice cream like a wrap.
- Drizzle generously with warm chocolate sauce.
- Garnish with fresh berries, a dusting of powdered sugar, and whipped cream if desired.
⭐ Tips & Variations
- For extra texture, add crushed nuts (toasted almonds, hazelnuts, or pistachios) on top of the chocolate drizzle.
- Swap chocolate drizzle with caramel sauce or berry coulis.
- Make crêpes in advance and reheat in a skillet or microwave for a few seconds before filling.
- Use flavored crêpe batter by adding 1 tsp cocoa powder (for chocolate crêpes) or citrus zest (for lemon-orange crêpes).
Serving Suggestion 🍓🍦
Serve crêpes warm with a scoop of cold ice cream so you get the perfect contrast of hot and cold in every bite!
Do you want me to also write a savory version of crêpes (like cheese & mushroom or chicken filling) for variety, or keep it only as a sweet dessert recipe?
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