Description
Homemade Lemon Crepes are light, delicate, and filled with bright citrus flavor from fresh lemon zest. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter or oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
- In a large bowl or blender, combine the flour, eggs, milk, water, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, melted butter, and salt. Blend or whisk until smooth and lump-free. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, immediately tilting to spread it evenly.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the edges are dry and bottom is golden. Flip and cook for 30 more seconds.
- Transfer the cooked crepes to a plate, cover to keep warm, and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar, whipped cream, berries, or lemon curd.
Notes
- These crepes can be served with various toppings.
- You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Crepes can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg