Description
Delight in these Best Chocolate Crepes, a deliciously thin and tender French-style treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with a rich cocoa-infused batter, these crepes are easy to prepare on the stovetop and can be customized with a variety of sweet toppings like whipped cream, berries, Nutella, or chocolate sauce. With a perfectly balanced texture and chocolate flavor, they make an indulgent yet simple meal or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for the pan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until well combined, ensuring no lumps remain in the mixture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Make the Batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while continuously whisking to create a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This step helps the ingredients to meld and improves the crepes’ texture.
- Preheat Pan: Heat a nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter.
- Cook the Crepes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, immediately swirling it around to evenly coat the bottom. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges lift and the bottom is lightly browned.
- Flip Crepes: Carefully flip the crepe with a spatula and cook for an additional 30 to 60 seconds until just cooked through.
- Repeat: Remove the crepe and repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed for greasing.
- Serve: Serve the crepes warm topped with your choice of whipped cream, fresh berries, Nutella, chocolate sauce, or any desired toppings.
Notes
- Letting the batter rest for at least 30 minutes enhances the texture and flavor of the crepes.
- For extra chocolate richness, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of mini chocolate chips on each crepe before flipping.
- The batter can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator, covered tightly.
