In the past few years, crepes have been popping up in every restaurant and cafe in my town. I always assumed that they were these super tough, finicky brunch item that would be tough to make so I had never tried to make them myself. After having a craving for them and not feeling like wrangling up the kids to go to a restaurant, I finally started looking into making them myself and couldn’t not believe how EASY they are to make.

Aside from being super easy to make, they are so versatile and can be filled with all sorts of delicious fillings that range from sweet to savory. Similar to a super thin pancake, crepes are made from basic ingredients that you most likely already have in the house. They can even be made ahead of time and reheated (or even freeze them for later use). The only ingredients needed for crepes are flour, eggs, milk, water, butter and salt. So simple!

Today I’m sharing one of our favorite quick to prep crepe recipes that will have everyone smiling on happy for a quick weekend brunch: Cherry-filled crepes! These delicious crepes are filled with cherry preserves, drizzled with a sweet cookie butter or chocolate hazelnut, dusted with powdered sugar and a dollop of whipped cream. YUM!

I was inspired to share this recipe due to Eggland’s Best 2018 “America’s Best Recipe” Contest! Eggland’s Best America Best Recipe contest invites fans to submit recipes inspired by their local hometown or states favorite ingredients or dishes for the chance to win $10,000! Each recipe must include at least two whole Eggland’s Best eggs and should be submitted by April 30, 2018. Each participant can enter up to two recipes per category (breakfast/brunch, appetizer, main course, dessert) for up to eight chances to win! Since Michigan Cherries are so well known, I wanted to make a recipe that included their tart deliciousness!

To learn more or to enter the contest, click HERE.

Cherry Filled Crepes

These easy and delicious crepes can be made in just minutes. Made with simple ingredients that are likely in your pantry, makes this a great breakfast or brunch option to make quickly.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Crepe Recipe

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 TBSP butter melted

Fillings and Toppings

  • 1/2 cup cherry preserves
  • 1/4 cup cookie butter or chocolate hazelnut spread optional
  • powdered sugar (I like adding a dash of cocoa powder to mine) optional
  • cocoa nibs optional
  • whipped cream optional
  • fresh cherries optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat griddle/pan to medium high heat (350 to 375 degrees). Oil well.
  • Mix together flour and salt and stir well. Whisk eggs in separate bowl.
  • Slowly mix in water and milk to flour mixture. Add beaten eggs and butter and mix very well.
  • Add 1/3 cup of batter to griddle and tilt the pan in a circular motion to spread batter thin and well. Cook for ~2 minutes of each side until lightly browned.
  • Fill crepes with cherry preserves and top with fillings of choice. Serve warm.

    

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GIVEWAY!

To entice you to get cooking, Eggland’s Best is offering one of my followers a $25 virtual Visa gift card, one (1) coupon valid for a free dozen Eggland’s Best eggs, and one (1) coupon valid for a free pouch of Eggland’s Best Hard-Cooked Peeled Eggs! To enter simply comment below with your favorite crepe filling or your favorite egg recipe!


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