The classic French cake is a lighter, thinner version of the American-style pancake, made using eggs, flour and milk. You can play around with whatever flavour combinations you desire, whether that’s crepes served simply on their own with a drizzle of maple syrup, or stacked high with a Nutella filling. We’ve gathered together a selection of our favourite French crepe recipes, from our indulgent lemon crepe cake with a raspberry sauce, to our healthy spelt crepes with poached pear and berries. There’s also a tasty dinner recipe for cheesy, savoury baked crepes. Dig in!
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Lemon curd crepe cake
This lemon curd crepe cake is a deliciously sophisticated version of pancakes with lemon and sugar. Be sure to cook the curd gently over simmering water, and don’t let the bowl touch the base of the pan.
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Classic crepes with strawberries and cream
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Crêpes Suzette
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Lemon curd and poppy seed crepe cake
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Crepes with cranberry orange sauce
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Spelt crepes with poached pear and blueberries
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Rosewater pistachio crepes
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Crêpes with roasted strawberries
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Chocolate cakes with cream and berries
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Spinach and ricotta crepes
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Savoury crepes with creamy broccoli
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Mushroom crepes with coriander sauce
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Smoked salmon and dill sour cream crepe cakes
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Seafood crepes
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Curried pumpkin crepes
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Crêpes with creamy broccoli
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Spinach and ricotta crepes
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Ricotta and honey crepes
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