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| Crepes Recipe courtesy Alton Brown Show: Good Eats Episode: Crepe Expectations Overall User Rating:  |
Perfect crepes every time
12/31/2007 at 02:09am
User: Cynthia from Johnson City, NY User Rating:
I watched this episode and saw this recipe and method just a few days ago, and I have made crepes every day since then. They come out perfect every time--every single time!! Make sure to sift the flour first, though, especially if you're not confident that your blender can get rid of the smaller chunks of flour in only 7-10 seconds.
EASY!!! My kids LOVE it!
12/28/2006 at 10:00pm
User: Tim from Round Rock, TX User Rating:
Use medium heat on a flat griddle. Let griddle get fully heated first. Pour about 1/4 cup and swirl at a steep angle to make it as thin as possible. We fill with sour cream and jelly at breakfast and various finely chopped leftovers for lunch or dinner.
Simply the best
12/15/2006 at 02:29pm
User: Brian from McKees Rocks, PA User Rating:
Simply the best
great!!!!!1
12/05/2005 at 11:24am
User: Diana from Boston, MA User Rating:
This is the best recipe ever. I kept it in the fridge over night and only one crepe tore. I filled them with a chocolate mouse filling and strawberry sauce on top. It was to die for
Perfect Basic Recipe for your Reportoire
12/02/2004 at 02:07pm
User: KATHLEEN from Colonial Heights, VA User Rating:
This is a perfect basic recipe on which you can build your skills. Master it and begin to try the variations. Just like the crepes my mother made for me.
No big deal!
11/27/2005 at 12:17pm
User: Erica from Brookfield, WI User Rating:
I'm impressed that I could pull this off! Very easy, I even got the "flip" a few times!
Foolproof crepes
11/19/2006 at 09:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a foolproof recipe -- absolutely perfect crepes, every time.
OK
11/08/2007 at 10:32pm
User: susan from chagrin falls, OH User Rating:
Use recipe from Gourmet Magazine. This one is too short on batter.
Great basic crepe recipe
11/04/2007 at 08:03pm
User: Amanda from San Rafael, SD User Rating:
This recipe can be used to make sweet or savory crepes so it is very versatile. I did have problems with the batter cracking though despite following the directions to refridgerate for an hour.
Any one can do it!
11/04/2007 at 10:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was very happy with this recipe. Everything was just as Alton said it would be.
Very Tasty
11/02/2007 at 09:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
They were very good! Especially when you put strawberries and whipped cream on it.
Simple and yummy!
10/18/2006 at 06:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Super easy crepe recipe. I made them the night before and kept them in zip-lock bags. They came out perfect!
Very easy
10/05/2005 at 08:15pm
User: Libby from Milan, MI User Rating:
Easy to prepare and make...gotta love that Alton.
crepes delish
09/30/2007 at 02:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
oh my these crepes were delicous every one loved them motobeno momenti it took less than i expected it was delicous
Definitely Good Eats!
09/29/2004 at 10:24am
User: LYNDA from atlanta, GA User Rating:
I have been making crepes for many, many years, and this is the best recipe I have tried. It is also easier to work with, as the crepes are not as prone to tearing when they are turned. I made the recipe exactly as given and can't see that it could possibly be improved upon. It makes a nice light crepe that is very tender. The blender method works great and makes the process so much easier. I use an inexpensive French crepe pan that is available from gourmet kitchen stores. If you are going to make them very often, it makes things a lot easier to have the right pan.
Try it!
09/21/2005 at 02:05pm
User: Margarita from Albuquerque, NM User Rating:
I made the sweet crepes, filled with ice cream and topped with a choice of strawberry preserves, boisenberry syrup, or chocolate sauce, and they were DELICIOUS. My husband gave it the highest review he can, he said they were better than HIS MOTHER'S.
cajun lou
09/17/2006 at 03:40pm
User: louise from Providence, RI User Rating:
very easy to do. the crapes came out very good.A lot cheaper than buying them at the store. Thank you very much.
crepes by Alton B.
09/17/2006 at 11:32am
User: Marquea from smyrna, DE User Rating:
do not skip the hour in the refrigerator part...it's definitely imperative that it cools first before cooking.
Yummmy!
09/17/2005 at 08:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy to make with average items at local grocery store and best of all it looks fancy, but not expensive.
Easy and Yummy!
09/12/2007 at 06:20pm
User: Marisol from Studio City, CA User Rating:
These were very easy to make and tasted very good!
sweet breakfast crepes
09/12/2004 at 11:47am
User: MICHELLE from Dallas, TX User Rating:
I am a new to crepe making and after a few mediocre attempts I found Alton's recipe. It was quick and easy and the crepes came out great. A little strawberry preserves and we had a great breakfast. Thanks Alton.
Wicked Good
09/11/2006 at 12:49pm
User: Katie from Augusta, ME User Rating:
The crepes were awesome even my toddler wanted more.
so heavenly and easy to make!
09/07/2005 at 01:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
these were the best crepes I have ever had! I made the sweet variation and added a good brandy to the batter. WOW! I topped them off with sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with fat free cool whip. I think I ate almost the whole batch...will definately make them again.
excellent
09/05/2005 at 07:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
just made these for dinner, and they turned out great. the crepes were tender and light, but unlike the other two recipes i've tried, these crepes didn't get soggy or gross after i put the filling inside or the sauce on top. this is a recipe i will use again.
amazing
09/04/2005 at 04:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this was amazing and very easy
Yum...
08/27/2006 at 08:57am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was great I've got to say I haven't tasted better
unbelievable!!!!!!!!!
08/20/2006 at 02:54pm
User: Dean from Cuyahoga Falls, OH User Rating:
This is an amazing recipe. ALTON IS THE MAN!! There really is no way to mess up this recipe. I just use a small pan and I keep turning the batter in the hot pan until all the edges are covered evenly. AMAZING
easy excellence
08/19/2007 at 09:59am
User: Marie from harrisburg, PA User Rating:
I didn't wait for the bubbles to settle and it still tasted great. I used the sweeter verision for breakfast with blueberries, strawberries, whip cream and chocolate sauce. Now my son wants crepes instead of a cake for his birthday.
Seriously fantastic
08/17/2005 at 07:58pm
User: Kat from Corpus Christi, TX User Rating:
AB is the man! I made the sweet crepes first, stuffed with a little cream cheese and strawberries on top and they were so good. I made the savory crepes later, but I used a lot less herbs because I used dried. I stuffed them with italian cheese blend and marinara sauce and baked in the oven. The absolute best crepe recipe I've ever used.
Easy to prepare, wonderful taste
08/10/2004 at 12:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was terrified to attempt crepes after a miserable failure with another recipe but decided to give this one a try. I have made them exactly 'by the book' and also with a whisk and not waiting the hour suggested (using the sweet variation without the liqueur both times). The latter way isn't as good but feeds the kids in a hurry! They are now a family favorite.
Crepes to Die for
08/09/2007 at 08:50pm
User: Chanda from International Falls, MN User Rating:
Perfect texture and much easier to make than I thought. I made both savory and sweet, filling the savory with a mixture of cream cheese, thawed spinach squeezed dry, sauted mushrooms and diced ham, adding green onion to the crepe itself. The sweet I filled with a mixture of cream cheese and freshly picked here in MN blue berries and vanilla, topped with powdered sugar and sliced almonds. Both were just so fantastic!
strong flour taste
08/08/2006 at 07:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I usually love Alton Brown's recipes, but the ingredients on this did not blend well -- the batter had a really strong flour taste. I even kept the batter overnight hoping it would improve to no avail.
Kristen
08/01/2006 at 05:58pm
User: kristen from charlotte, NC User Rating:
I made these for my new beau on Sunday and I thought he was being generous with compliments until I tried them myself. I am not easily impressed however I was with this recipe. I filled them with cooked bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Alongside cafe au lait I could not have planned a more impressive "don't even count the calorie" breakfast. Love you Alton :)
crepes
07/31/2006 at 11:15am
User: rossana from trujillo alto, PR User Rating:
Its so delicious and easy to prepare even my kids (nine and fourteen)prepare them like experts.
Wonderful
07/29/2006 at 04:01am
User: Lynn from burbank, CA User Rating:
Easy to make and absolutely delicious
It couldn't have been easier!
07/19/2005 at 07:35pm
User: JOHN from Sierra Vista, AZ User Rating:
They turned out great with little effort
Yum
07/10/2005 at 10:33am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is quick, easy, and idiot proof!
Awesome Crepes
06/24/2005 at 09:37am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My 15 year old step-son made these crepes after watching Alton brown make them. They are even delicious with out any filling. I'm sure they will become a common treat in our house!
delicious!
06/15/2004 at 09:53am
User: EVA from Steubenville, OH User Rating:
I've never made crepes before, but this was suprisingly simple and tasted very good. I suggest adding a flavoring like vanilla to give them another dimension.
Perfect!
06/09/2008 at 12:18am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was the first time I made crepes, and these came out perfectly! I just used a small nonstick frying pan and they flipped just fine. I also added sugar and put some cranberry orange spread and blueberries in. Delicious and easy!
Simple, elegant, versatile, delicious!
06/04/2008 at 02:07pm
User: Hope from Chester, PA User Rating:
Very, very easy recipe with beautiful results. I made the sweet version and made two batches. One batter I used 4 hours after making it. The other I refrigerated overnight and used the following day. The same day batter worked out well, though some tearing occured. The next day batter had NO tearing. I used a 10 inch nonstick crepe pan over medium heat and spooned in 1/4 cup of batter for each crepe. One batch of batter made 9 crepes. I didn't see the show, so I had to figure out how to flip the things on my own! I wiggled the crepe out of the pan until about 1/4 of it was hanging out. Then I used a flat icing spreader to pick it up. With it hanging on the spreader, I gently layed it back in the pan onto the uncooked side. Very, very easy! Fillings I tried were a mixture of softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and mascarpone cheese with either blueberries (my fav!), raspberries or strawberries. After rolling them up I warmed them in the pan once more and topped them off with powdered sugar, whipped cream and more fresh berries. Love this recipe!
Incredibly Delicious and Easy!
06/01/2008 at 11:21pm
User: Jill from Louisville, CO User Rating:
Way to go, Alton! This is quick and easy. I've only made the sweet variation, but I give it FIVE STARS. I made my own "toppings" with fresh berries, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce. It's pretty darn good as just a simple suzette though. I will make this again.
Yummy
06/01/2007 at 03:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to make, good tasting.
Crepes S'il vous plait!
05/29/2006 at 12:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The easiest recipe ever! Alton Brown is a mad chef scientist.
Easy and good
05/28/2007 at 03:58pm
User: Sanja from New York, NY User Rating:
This is a great recepie for basic crepes. No frills or hard work involved, yet the final product is very good. I would suggest serving them with Nutella and fresh strawberries.
perfect every time
05/26/2008 at 10:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
An excellent recipe. Both the savory and sweet crepes came out perfectly.
Nice and simple
05/22/2007 at 04:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I make these for the family when we get nostalgic for Europe. I only make the sweet version of this recipe. I enjoy mine with cinammon-sugar and nutella (warning: very sweet), while my wife enjoy hers with apple sauce and cinnamon-sugar. Any combination of fruit and your favorite dessert topping would be good. Make sure you use a nice non-stick pan for easy flipping (for a challenge try to flip without any utensils, just the flick of your wrist). Tip: Add fillings just after the first flip.
exellent
05/13/2007 at 05:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
exellent
Simply wonderful
05/02/2006 at 10:15pm
User: James from Littleton, CO User Rating:
They worked beautifully. It was one of the better crepe recipes that I have used. I would suggest using the plain recipe and then adding the sugar to the center with a little butter or my personal favorite, a crepe with brie.
Crepecakes
04/19/2007 at 01:55am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made the recipe exactly as described, but they turned out MUCH thicker than a traditional crepe. I spent 2 years in France - these are NOT how thick they're supposed to be. Maybe not so much flour? They didn't taste bad, but the recipe doesn't deserve to be called "Crepes"
Great for Sunday Brunch
04/13/2005 at 01:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I make these after church on Sundays when I am visiting my parents. Eveyone loves these delicate crepes, and we fill them with thinly sliced strawberries and whipped cream or apples with walnuts and carmel sauce. I have to make a double batch of the batter since they are eaten up so fast.
just like back home
03/22/2008 at 09:17am
User: george from livonia, MI User Rating:
i am from eastern europe and my mom used to make me these when i was growing up. But she could never get the proportions right and always had to add this, reduce that to make them just right. With Alton's recipe, i can make them perfect every time. Thanks, AB!
Perfect
03/19/2008 at 04:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Perfect crepes - I even skipped the blender and the refrigeration step due to lack of time ... still great!
Great
03/16/2007 at 05:54pm
User: Christina from Tulsa, OK User Rating:
It was the first time I'd ever made crepes and I made both the savory (with fresh parsley) and the sweet (with amaretto) and they were both great.
Delicious Crepes
03/11/2007 at 10:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great on their own but for an even better recipe mix 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Spread a small amount of this filling inside each crepe and roll like a burrito. Top with raspberry or chocolate sauce and you have the perfect brunch.
Awesome
03/11/2007 at 10:47am
User: scott from wichita, KS User Rating:
These are the best
Savory and Sweet both equally delicious and crisp
03/09/2008 at 12:39pm
User: Sarah from columbus, OH User Rating:
I made both the savory and the sweet .They were absolutely great! I filled the savory with a potato egg and cheese mix that really made them wonderful; topped with sour cream. For the savory do not forget the salt! These really crisp up well when the oil gets hot enough. I used olive oil instead of butter.
Just what I wanted!!!
02/20/2006 at 12:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Thank you Alton! I had been looking for a good crepe recipe to try. I love them in restaurants, and I wanted to learn to make them at home. This batter is easy to prepare and use, and tasty! I won't deny that it took a few torn crepes to get the routine down. (For those of you having trouble turning the crepes, I just used my fingertips to pull it up and flip it by hand...) But once I got the hang of it, it was really quite easy! My husband couldn't get enough. We've had them with strawberries and cream cheese, and also folded in quarters with lemon butter and powdered sugar. Delicious!
Great
02/18/2006 at 03:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great and crepes
Very simple and light
02/16/2008 at 12:54pm
User: Betty from Golden Valley, MN User Rating:
This simple crepe recipe is a keeper. Rather than over-thinking it, it includes only the basic elements. The crepes it makes are light and delicate, and can be adjusted easily to accommodate sweet or savory fillings. The resting period is important because it improves the texture of the crepe. Room temperature batter will make a better crepe, too. Because it takes awhile to make them all, have two pans going so you can enjoy your food with everyone else.
super easy
02/08/2008 at 07:17am
User: atoyia from dallas, TX User Rating:
Under the recipe summary it says intermediate, but I found this recipe very very easy to do. I double the recipe so I cam make both savory and sweet variations. Both turned out very well.
Excellent Crepe Recipe
02/07/2005 at 08:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is easy to follow and gives excellent results.
so easy
02/06/2008 at 05:09pm
User: lizbeth from los angeles, CA User Rating:
I was scared to make because I thought it would be difficult but they were so easy to make.This recipe is a keeper.Thanks Alton
The easiest & tastiest crepes ever
02/03/2005 at 03:56pm
User: THERESA from New Hyde Park, NY User Rating:
I have never made manicotti before & everyone had a recipe for what went into a manicotti but noone could tell me how to make the shell.I took my problem to Alton & he had the easiest recipe even i a novice could handle. I even had all the ingrtedients i needed in the house which is high on my list when searching for a recipe.
Easy and yummy...
02/02/2006 at 08:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Really easy to make once you get a hold of pouring the right amount in th pan. They turned out really good, it made me feel like I was back in Brittany.
Excellent/Easy Crepes
01/13/2005 at 08:49am
User: DENNISE from Pasadena, MD User Rating:
Easy crepes are great as a meal or as dessert (by adding sugar to taste). On New Year's Eve, I filled dessert crepes with chocolate pudding and topped with canned whipped cream and Jimmies. Wonderful, professional looking and easy!
It acually looked like a crepe...
01/06/2008 at 08:38pm
User: corynth from haledon, NJ User Rating:
This recipe is awesome, even with using the sweet variation without the liqueur. All the other crepe recipes I have made looked like small pancakes, but this one tasted and had the appearance of one of those good ol' crepes you can buy off a vendor in NYC.