Treat yourself to these easy Chocolate Crepes, perfect for breakfast, a quick dessert, or a fancy brunch! With just a few simple ingredients, in under 15 minutes you can easily whip up a batch of light and delicate chocolate crepes.
If you like chocolate breakfast foods, also try my chocolate waffles and my traditional sikwate drink.
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✔️ Why This Recipe is Great
Sunday Brunch Recipe: this is the perfect sweet treat to add to your breakfast repertoire, whether you're treating mom to a Mother's Day dessert or just adding to your list of favorite sweet breakfast recipes.
Use Up Cocoa Powder: whether you have natural cocoa powder or dutch cocoa powder, you can use either one for this chocolate crepes recipe and it will be equally delicious.
Customizable Flavor: while you could make a couple of changes to the batter to make these savory chocolate crepes, I highly recommend using sweet fillings, like greek yogurt and honey or berries with whipped cream.
🥛 Ingredients
Cocoa Powder: you can use any type of cocoa powder you’d like, but for a more complex and rich flavor, I recommend using a fine cocoa powder like the one I use from Guittard.
Vanilla Extract: you can swap this for the same amount of vanilla paste for a richer vanilla flavor and aroma.
Maple Syrup: this liquid sweetener is optional, but I highly recommend it for balancing out the bitterness of the cocoa powder.
Eggs: it's difficult to find eggless crepe recipes, but there are a few decent substitutes for eggs that would taste good in these chocolate crepes - chief among them the seltzer water and flax egg options.
Milk: I usually use whole milk here, but this is one of the easiest ingredients to swap for another type of milk.
See recipe card for exact ingredients and quantities.
🥞 How to Make Easy Chocolate Crepes (Step-by-Step)
Step 1) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and maple syrup until well combined (image 1 - 3).
Step 2) Sift in the flour and cocoa powder to avoid any lumps (image 4 & 5). Add the pinch of salt.
Step 3) Pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract, then whisk everything together until the batter is completely smooth (image 6 - 8).
Step 4) Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with butter or oil (image 9).
Step 5) Once the oil is warmed, turn the heat to low and pour about ¼ cup of batter into the center of the skillet, tilting the pan to spread the batter into a thin circle, then turning the heat back up to medium, once your crepe has spread out (image 10 - 12).
Step 6) Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the edges start to look dry and can be easily lifted with a spatula. Flip the crepe and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute on the other side (image 13 - 14).
Step 7) Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the cooked crepes on a plate and covering with a clean, damp towel to keep them warm (image 16).
❄️ Freezing and Reheating
Leftover crepes can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, between layers of parchment paper, and reheated gently in a skillet or microwave for 1-2 minutes. Alternatively, you could also freeze chocolate crepes, between layers of parchment paper, for up to 6 months; store them flat in a ziploc bag for air-tight flexibility.
👨🏻🍳 Expert Notes & Tips
Blend it Up: A blender may be used for a smoother batter. You can blend the wet ingredients first, followed by the dry ingredients.
No Tears: If you're finding the crepes are tearing, make sure the skillet is properly heated and greased.
Thin Crepes: For thinner crepes, you can add a tablespoon or two more of milk to the batter.
Filling Suggestions: These crepes can be filled with anything from fresh fruit and whipped cream to chocolate hazelnut spread or yogurt with berry jam for a delightful treat.
🍓 Easy Chocolate Crepes Filling or Topping Ideas
- Mixed Berries: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, with larger berries halved as needed.
- Passionfruit: Freshly-scooped passionfruit pulp or a drizzle of passion fruit syrup.
- Mango: Fresh mango slices or cubes, or even freeze-dried mango powder with coconut whipped cream.
- Pomegranate Seeds: These add a burst of color and a crunchy texture, along with a slightly tart flavor that pairs well with creamy toppings or even broken merengue bits.
- Peach Slices: Fresh or grilled peach slices provide a sweet and juicy element, with grilled peaches adding a slight caramelized flavor, pairing perfectly with ice cream!
- Lemon Curd: For a tart and creamy contrast - lemon curd desserts are a great summer treat.
- Chocolate Shavings: Dark or milk chocolate shavings are ideal for chocolate waffles.
- Chocolate Hazelnut Spread: Drizzle on some Nutella or even better, some gianduja, for a rich chocolatey flavor.
- Chopped Nuts: Almonds, pistachios, or hazelnuts add a delightful crunch and a nutty flavor that contrasts nicely with the soft crepes.
- Coconut Flakes: Toasted or plain coconut flakes.
- Edible Flowers: For a decorative and edible touch.
- Homemade Jam: Any fruit jam, such as apricot or strawberry, though guava jam with cream cheese ganache is a memorable combination.
- Caramel Sauce: A drizzle of homemade caramel sauce adds a rich, buttery sweetness that pairs perfectly with the airy meringue - try making sugar-free caramel sauce to lighten the dessert's overall glycemic impact.
- Banana Slices: Fresh or caramelized bananas add a soft texture and a sweet, mellow flavor that blends well with other toppings.
❓ Other Sweet Breakfast Ideas
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
Fillings like fresh berries, whipped cream, Nutella, banana slices, or even a drizzle of caramel sauce all work great.
Pour a small amount of batter into the center of the pan and quickly tilt it in a circular motion to spread the batter evenly - try stirring in a dash more milk and lowering the temperature a bit before dropping the batter, if you need a bit more time to spread the batter.
Yes, using a blender can help ensure the batter is smooth and lump-free.
Use a non-stick pan and lightly grease it with butter or oil before cooking every single crepe.
Yes, though only by substituting regular flour with a gluten-free flour blend in the recipe.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Chocolate Crepes (Thin & Crispy)
Equipment
- metal pan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup milk (any kind) 320 ml
- 4 large eggs 220g
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour 94g
- 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 18g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for the crepe pan) 42g
- 1 Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and maple syrup until well combined.
- Sift in the flour and cocoa powder to avoid any lumps. Add the pinch of salt.
- Pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract, then whisk everything together until the batter is completely smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with butter or oil.
- Once the oil is warmed, turn the heat to low and pour about ¼ cup of batter into the center of the skillet, tilting the pan to spread the batter into a thin circle, then turning the heat back up to medium, once your crepe has spread out.
- Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the edges start to look dry and can be easily lifted with a spatula. Flip the crepe and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute on the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the cooked crepes on a plate and covering with a clean, damp towel to keep them warm. Makes 12 crepes.
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