Description
Deliciously thin and tender chocolate crepes made with cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for a sweet breakfast or dessert, these crepes can be filled with your favorite ingredients like fruits, whipped cream, or Nutella.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and unsweetened cocoa powder until well combined. This creates the chocolate base for your crepes.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk and melted butter. Whisk until fully blended.
- Form the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking continuously until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Let Batter Rest: Allow the batter to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. This helps the flour fully hydrate and results in more tender crepes.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook Crepes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the skillet, swirling the pan to spread it evenly into a thin layer. Cook for about one minute until the edges set and the bottom is lightly browned.
- Flip Crepes: Carefully flip the crepe using a spatula and cook the other side for another minute until cooked through. Remove and place on a plate.
- Repeat: Continue cooking remaining batter in the same manner, stacking crepes on the plate to keep warm.
- Serve: Serve the warm chocolate crepes with your favorite fillings such as fresh berries, whipped cream, Nutella, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk with any milk alternative like almond or oat milk for a different flavor.
- Resting the batter is crucial to get delicate crepes; do not skip this step.
- If the batter is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk to thin it out.
- Use a non-stick skillet or crepe pan for best results to avoid sticking.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
