Traditional crepes with whipped cream and chocolate spread

Traditional crepes with whipped cream and chocolate spread is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 1000 calories per serving. Recipe by Norbert Tarayre on YouTube.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 60 min

Cost: $6.80 total, $1.70 per serving

Ingredients

  • 250 g Wheat flour (type 45 or 55) (Sift to avoid lumps)
  • 4 pcs Eggs (At room temperature)
  • 50 g Butter (Melt gently)
  • 25 g Granulated sugar (For a slightly sweet batter)
  • 0.5 L Whole milk (At room temperature)
  • 200 ml Whipped cream (Prepare with powdered sugar and vanilla)
  • 100 g Chocolate spread (Nutella type or equivalent)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients

    Weigh the flour, sugar, melted butter and milk. Bring the eggs to room temperature.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Mix the dry ingredients

    Sift the flour into the bowl, add the sugar and mix lightly.

    Time: PT2M

  3. Beat the eggs and butter

    In another bowl, beat the eggs with the melted butter using a whisk until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

    Time: PT2M

  4. Incorporate the dry ingredients into the eggs

    Pour the flour mixture over the eggs while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.

    Time: PT3M

  5. Add the milk gradually

    Stream the milk in while continuing to whisk until a smooth, fluid batter is obtained.

    Time: PT3M

  6. Cook the crepes

    Heat the pan over medium heat (about 180°C). Pour a small ladle of batter, tilt the pan to spread. Cook 1‑2 minutes until the edges lift, flip and cook another 30‑45 seconds.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 180°C

  7. Plating and serving

    Stack the crepes on a plate, top with homemade whipped cream and add a spoonful of chocolate spread. Serve immediately.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
1000
Protein
20 g
Carbohydrates
120 g
Fat
45 g
Fiber
5 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten, Contains dairy products, high-fiber

Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, tree nuts (spread)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Traditional crepes with whipped cream and chocolate spread

Recipe by Norbert Tarayre

Light, lump‑free crepes made by hand with a simple whisk, perfect for Candlemas. Served with homemade whipped cream and chocolate spread, they will delight both young and old.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
20m
Prep
30m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.80
Total cost
$1.70
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Incorporate the dry ingredients into the eggs while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Add the milk gradually while whisking to obtain a smooth batter.
  • Cook over medium heat (≈180°C) for a golden crepe without burning.

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot melted butter splatters.
  • Handle the hot pan with oven mitts to avoid burns.

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