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Strawberry Crepes

Strawberry Crepes: Easy Recipe for a Delicious Morning Treat

Delicious strawberry crepes recipe with fresh compote sauce and homemade whipped cream. Perfect breakfast treat!
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French
Servings 8 crepes
Calories 335 kcal

Equipment

  • Strainer
  • Nonstick Pan
  • 2-3 qt. Saucepan
  • Potato Masher

Ingredients
  

Crepes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup water room temperature, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for cooking

Strawberry Sauce

  • 4 cups strawberries fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Whipped Cream

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • mint leaves for garnish
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Crepes

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk, ½ cup water, and vanilla extract, whisk to combine.
  • Microwave the butter in 30-second intervals until just melted, stirring to dissolve any pieces. Ensure it doesn't exceed 140ºF (60ºC).
  • Make a well in the flour mixture. Add melted butter and gradually add the liquid egg mixture while whisking until a smooth batter forms.
  • Strain the batter into a bowl to remove clumps. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Once chilled, whisk in about ¼ cup of water to thin the batter to a cream-like texture.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add ½ teaspoon of butter, swirling to coat.
  • Pour ¼ cup of the batter into the skillet, tilting to spread evenly and covering the bottom. Fill any holes as needed.
  • Cook until the edges pull away and are lightly browned, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Flip and cook until set.
  • Transfer each cooked crepe to a plate, stacking them to keep warm and covering loosely with foil.

Strawberry Sauce

  • Remove stems and halve fresh strawberries. Place them, orange juice, and granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • When bubbling, reduce heat to medium-low and use a potato masher to break down the berries.
  • Continue to cook until slightly chunky, about 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust sweetness if needed.
  • Allow to cool before adding to crepes.

Whipped Cream

  • Refrigerate a metal bowl and whisk for 15 minutes before whipping for faster results.
  • Add heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to the bowl. Whisk until desired stiffness is reached.

To Serve

  • Add dollops of whipped cream over half of the crepe. Spread ⅓ cup of strawberry sauce on top, fold, and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Recipe yields about 8 crepes, 2 ½ cups of sauce, and 3 cups of whipped cream. Serving size is 1 crepe with ⅓ cup sauce and whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crepeCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 862IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Breakfast, Delicious, easy recipe, Homemade, Morning Treat, Strawberry Crepes
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