Easy-to-prepare Crepes; Beginner Friendly!
Is it just me, or do crepes seem super fancy? Fancy food is usually associated with hard, tedious, and time consuming.
Well fancy food just got a whole new definition. These crepes, honestly, couldn’t be easier! Kid’s love them, too!
The crepes work well with both sweet and savory fillings. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, chocolate chips, powdered sugar.. you bet!! On the flip side eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, country gravy are all to die for too!
I really don’t know which I would choose, savory or sweet. I usually have a couple savory ones and then a sweet crepe for dessert.
How To Make Pancake Mix Crepes
Crepes are made from an extremely thin batter. The batter consists of pancake mix (I used Krusteaz), milk, an egg, and vanilla. Whisk until there are no lumps left.
Heat a small non-stick frying pan over medium high heat until hot. The size of your pan will be the size of your finished crepes, so keep that in mind!
Once the frying pan is HOT spray with non stick cooking spray. The next two steps need to be done as fast as possible.
Pour a small amount of batter (I used 1/8 of a cup of batter for my small frying pan) in the middle of the hot pan. Then pick up the pan and tip and twirl it until the entire bottom is coated.
Set back onto the stove top and let it cook until the edges start to peel away from pan. At that point, carefully transfer the crepe to a plate and then repeat!!
Tips for the Perfect Crepes
The first crepe is always a dud. I don’t know why, but the first one never comes out quite right. Don’t give up!
Make sure to spray the pan with non-stick spray in between each and every crepe!
Keep the crepes warm in the oven until ready to serve.
Easy Pancake Mix Crepes
(Printable Recipe Below)
Easy Pancake Mix Crepes are thin and irresistible! Made from pancake mix, milk, an egg and vanilla; these are made in no time! No special appliances needed, just your stovetop! This will be your new FAVORITE Crepe Recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a small bowl with a whisk. Whisk until there are no more lumps.
- Place a small non-stick frying pan on the stove top. Heat the pan over medium-high heat until the pan is HOT.
- Spray the pan with non-stick spray and then immediately pour a small amount (I used 1/8 cup batter for my small frying pan) of batter into the center of the pan.
- Quickly pick the pan up and tilt and twirl it until the batter covers the bottom of the pan.
- Return to the stovetop and cook until the edges start to peel away from the pan.
- Carefully remove the crepe and repeat with the remaining batter.
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Easy Pancake Mix Crepes
Ingredients
- 1 cups pancake mix
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a small bowl with a whisk. Whisk until there are no more lumps.
- Place a small non-stick frying pan on the stove top. Heat the pan over medium-high heat until the pan is HOT.
- Spray the pan with non-stick spray and then immediately pour a small amount (I used 1/8 cup batter for my small frying pan) of batter into the center of the pan.
- Quickly pick the pan up and tilt and twirl it until the batter covers the bottom of the pan.
- Return to the stove top and cook until the edges start to peel away from the pan.
- Carefully remove the crepe and repeat with the remaining batter.
Karli Bitner
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Mackenzie says
September 25, 2018 at 7:28 amBatter was too runny, even for crepes. I had to add flour
karlibitner says
September 25, 2018 at 7:30 amSorry to hear that- what kind of pancake mix did you use? I use Krusteaz, that may make a difference!
E-Dub says
February 3, 2019 at 7:18 pmWhy would you add flour instead of a little more pancake mix you dope?
karlibitner says
February 4, 2019 at 11:42 pmThe pancake mix contains other ingredients besides just plain flour. For this recipe we don’t need more of the other stuff, just more flour. So in order for your crepes to turn out, you’ll want to add in the extra flour.
Ann says
October 8, 2018 at 9:40 amThey were GREAT ! I smeared the inside with ricotta (with honey and lemon zest) and topped with a berry compote. My family went nuts, they loved them so much! Thanks.
karlibitner says
October 8, 2018 at 4:18 pmBest news ever, Ann! Glad they were a hit!
Linda says
October 20, 2018 at 1:37 pmThis was an exceptionally easy recipe! The correct nonstick pan and a swift swirling hand are crucial to the success of the crepe. I made several batches. The proportions in the recipe make approximately 7-8 6 inch crepes. For my second batch, I added salt and white pepper for my savory chicken crepes. It’s a super easy short cut to tasty crepes!
karlibitner says
October 20, 2018 at 9:35 pmSavory chicken crepes sound amazing! Thanks for the comment, Linda!
jessie schofield says
January 26, 2019 at 7:04 pmWhat kind of pancake mix did you use? I know said a brand but was it listed as only add water and you added that stuff or was it thats what it called for on the box?
karlibitner says
January 28, 2019 at 11:13 pmThe pancake mix used is one where you just add water. The other ingredients here are what you’ll add to the pancake mix for the crepe batter.
Suzanne says
January 31, 2019 at 3:46 pmSorry, just to clarify – so instead of adding water to the dry powder mix, you add the milk, egg & vanilla? Thanks so much
karlibitner says
January 31, 2019 at 11:51 pmYes, that is correct. 😊
Robert says
May 20, 2019 at 8:47 amThank you I was confused about that too.
Shayla says
March 31, 2019 at 12:25 amI loved it ❤️
Cherie Russo says
April 21, 2019 at 6:45 amThese were delicious! I had to flip mine to keep the one side from burning. Not sure if the pan was too hot, they were too thick, or what…but it worked out. For my first time making crepes I was very pleased with them.
karlibitner says
April 22, 2019 at 9:20 pmSo glad you loved them and that they were a success! Thanks for the comment, Cherie!
Angela says
April 22, 2019 at 2:19 amI was in a rush yesterday so decided to try this recipe. The crepes came out really good and so quick and easy.
karlibitner says
April 22, 2019 at 9:17 pmSo happy you and your family loved them! Thanks for the comment. 🙂
Annalisa Morin says
June 22, 2019 at 8:34 amI have never made crepes and this recipe was a life saver! The first couples were duds but it got easier. Thanks for the easy recipe!! My family enjoyed every bite:)
Karli Bitner says
June 25, 2019 at 8:42 pmI’m glad you and your fam enjoyed them!!