This Lemony Crepes Recipe will easily become your NEW favorite
This Lemony Crepes Recipe will easily become your NEW favorite is a easy Kenyan recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Chef D Wainaina on YouTube.
Prep: 25 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 1 hr 5 min
Cost: $4.76 total, $1.19 per serving
Ingredients
- 3 Eggs (large, room temperature)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Milk (whole or 2% works best)
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted; reserve a little extra for the pan)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (fine zest of one lemon)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt (Greek‑style works well)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (hulled and sliced)
Instructions
Combine Wet Ingredients
Break the 3 eggs into a mixing bowl, add 1 cup milk, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3 tbsp melted butter. Whisk until fully incorporated.
Time: PT5M
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift 1 cup all‑purpose flour over the wet mixture, add a pinch of salt, and gently whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Time: PT5M
Rest the Batter
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Time: PT15M
Pre‑heat the Pan
Place a non‑stick sauté pan over medium‑low heat. Lightly brush the surface with a little of the reserved melted butter.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: Medium‑low heat
Cook the First Crepe
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the pan, immediately swirling to spread it thinly and evenly. Cook until the edges turn light brown and the surface is set, about 45 seconds.
Time: PT1M
Flip the Crepe
Using a spatula, gently lift the edge and flip the crepe. Cook the other side for another 30 seconds until lightly golden.
Time: PT1M
Repeat Until Batter Is Gone
Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate, brush the pan with a little more butter if needed, and repeat steps 5‑6 for the remaining batter, adjusting heat if the pan gets too hot.
Time: PT15M
Prepare Yogurt Topping
In a small bowl, mix 1 cup plain yogurt with 2 tbsp honey, a drizzle of lemon juice, and a pinch of lemon zest. Stir until smooth.
Time: PT3M
Assemble and Serve
Place a crepe on a plate, spread a spoonful of the honey‑lemon yogurt in the center, top with sliced strawberries, fold or roll the crepe, and drizzle any remaining yogurt on top. Serve immediately.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Eggs, Milk, Butter, Gluten
Last updated: April 11, 2026






