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Crepes with Mixed Berry Sauce

How to Make Perfect French Crepes for Breakfast: Recipe and Tips

Crepes are a classic French breakfast recipe that is loved worldwide for their delicate texture and versatility. In this article, we'll show you how to make perfect crepes with mixed berry sauce and whipped cream topping. Plus, we'll provide tips and suggestions to help you create your own twist on this delicious dish.

Crepes are thin pancakes that are a breeze to make. You can serve them with a variety of sweet or savory fillings. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make crepes with mixed berry sauce and whipped cream topping.

Furthermore, I would like to share some of my suggestions for making perfect crepes. Firstly, combine together flour, sugar and salt in a wide bowl, until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter and vanilla essence until incorporated. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, gradually pour the egg mixture whisk until smooth. Strain if necessary to remove any lumps. Cover and set aside for 30 mins to 1 hour.

Another way to prepare crepes batter:

You can also make this batter simply by adding all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and process for about 30 seconds or until smooth. Then to let the batter settle and to allow the liquids to saturate the starches you need to let the batter rest for 1 hour or minimum 30 mins. You can also prepare this batter earlier and store it in the refrigerator for a day or two. But even better, you can make the crepes a few days ahead and then just reheat them in a warm skillet.

Next important thing is how to cook the perfect crepes. I have never owned a special crepe pan for this recipe. So don’t worry about buying a special pan to make crepes. You can also use your flat 8 or 9 inch non-stick pan to make these crepes. Heat a pan over medium heat, until a little water dropped on the pan sizzles just a little. Then lightly butter the pan. Lift the pan from the heat and pour a small ladle of batter in the center of the pan.

Tilt and swirl the pan to form an even layer and cook it for about 1 to 2 mins until the edges start to curl and the top looks almost dry. Then flip the crepe and continue to cook for 30 seconds or until it becomes golden brown in color.

If the crepe batter is too thick, add some extra milk. If it's too thin, add some more flour.

Conclusion: Now that you know how to make perfect crepes, you can get creative with the fillings and toppings. Try them with different fruits, spreads, or meats, and find your perfect breakfast crepe. Don't forget to share your comments and let us know how your crepes turned out!

you may also like Buttermilk Pancake and Oatmeal Pancake with Berry Sauce.

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Crepes with Mixed Berry Sauce

Serves 3
Prep Time: 00:35
Cook Time: 00:25
Total Time: 01:00

Ingredients

For Crepes:

1 cup (130 g) all purpose flour
2 tbsp white sugar
1/8 tsp salt
2 at room temperature large eggs
1&1/4 cup (300 ml) at room temperature milk
2 tbsp (30 g) cooled to room temperature melted butter
1 tsp vanilla essence

For Berry sauce:

150 g mixed berries
2 to 3 tbsp or to taste white sugar
1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

How to make crepes:

Combine all the ingredients given under 'for crepes' in a food processor and process for about 30 seconds or until smooth and set aside for 30 mins.
Meanwhile, heat a pan over medium heat until a few sprinkles of water dropped on the pan sizzle.
Then lightly butter the pan. Lift the pan from the heat and pour a small ladle of batter in the center of the pan.
Tilt and swirl the pan to form an even layer and cook it for about 1 to 2 mins until the edges start to curl and the top looks almost dry.
Then flip the crepe and continue to cook for another 30 seconds or until it becomes golden brown in color.
Remove from the heat and repeat the same process to the remaining batter.