Baked Goods, Dessert | Vegetarian

Crepes

Triticum aestivum (for wheat flour) Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk
crepes

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine French
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Wheat Flour, Eggs, Milk

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Crepes ?

Very thin, delicate pancakes typically made from wheat flour, eggs, milk, and butter, used for sweet or savory fillings.

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Quel goût a le/la/l'Crepes ?

Mild, Slightly Sweet (often), Neutral

Taste
Mild, Sweet, Milky
Texture
Delicate, Tender, Soft
Aroma
Mild, Milky
Acidity
Neutral

Technical Metrics

Batter Resting Time

Resting crepe batter for 30 minutes to an hour allows flour to hydrate, reducing tearing.

Fresh Storage

Store cooked crepes layered with parchment in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

Global Consumption

Popular in over 30 countries as a breakfast, dessert, or light meal.

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 1 crepe (50g)
Calories200 kcal
Total Fat8 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol120 mg
Protein7 g
Total Carbohydrate25 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Total Sugars5 g
Calcium100 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium150 mg

Le secret du chef

For perfectly uniform crepes, use a ladle to pour the batter and swirl the pan quickly to coat the bottom evenly, then cook until edges are crisp.

Substituts & Proportions pour Crepes

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Crepes est Thin Pancakes, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Slightly thicker but similar function and texture.

Substituts pour Crepes avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Thin Pancakes Meilleur 1:1 Slightly thicker but similar function and texture.
Tortillas (flour) 1:1 For savory applications, a more robust and less sweet alternative.
Blintzes 1:1 (for sweet) Similar thin, delicate structure, often filled and baked/fried.
Lace Cookies 1:1 (for dessert) Different form, but offers a delicate, crisp vehicle for fillings.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Crepes

Ensure they are freshly made or properly stored to prevent drying.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Crepes ?

  • Nutella
  • fruit
  • whipped cream
  • cheese
  • ham
  • mushrooms
  • jams
  • sugar.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Crepes ?

Mild, Slightly Sweet (often), Neutral Mild, Milky

Quel est un bon substitut pour Crepes ?

Le meilleur substitut est Thin Pancakes (1:1). Slightly thicker but similar function and texture.

Comment choisir et conserver le Crepes ?

Ensure they are freshly made or properly stored to prevent drying.

Recettes utilisant le/la/l'Crepes

To Go Main Ingredient Course Fruit

Alton Brown's Bananas Foster

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