Description
Bright, delicate, and irresistibly tender, these Homemade Lemon Crepes are the perfect balance of light sweetness and fresh citrus flavor. With their thin, buttery texture and vibrant lemon aroma, they make a beautiful quick breakfast, elegant brunch centerpiece, or even a refined easy dessert. This easy recipe is perfect for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or a healthy snack. These soft, golden crepes are infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, then dusted with powdered sugar or filled with whipped cream and berries for a versatile and impressive dish.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting
1/2 cup whipped cream
1 cup fresh berries
Instructions
1. In a bowl whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
2. In another bowl combine eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
3. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until smooth and lump-free.
4. Let the batter rest for 20–30 minutes.
5. Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet over medium heat.
6. Pour 1/4 cup batter into the pan and swirl to coat evenly.
7. Cook 1–2 minutes until lightly golden, flip and cook 30–60 seconds more.
8. Repeat with remaining batter.
9. Fill with whipped cream and berries, fold or roll, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Let the batter rest for at least 20–30 minutes for tender crepes. Use fresh lemon zest instead of bottled juice for best flavor. Maintain medium heat to avoid crisp or overcooked crepes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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