Description
These delicate, thin French crêpes paired with a rich homemade chocolate sauce make for the perfect breakfast, dessert, or special treat.
Ingredients
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Crêpes:
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) very hot water
- 3 Tablespoons natural cocoa powder
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup (236 ml) whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking oil or spray for cooking
Chocolate Sauce:
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (85 g) dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon honey or sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Sauce:
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate. Stir until melted.
- Add butter, vanilla, and honey (if using). Stir until smooth.
- Make the Crêpe Batter:
- In a small bowl, whisk together hot water and cocoa powder until fully combined.
- In a blender, combine all remaining ingredients along with the cocoa mixture. Blend until smooth.
- Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to let the batter rest.
- Cook the Crêpes:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour ¼ cup batter into the pan, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the edges look dry. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve:
- Drizzle with homemade chocolate sauce and top with fruit, whipped cream, or nuts.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Resting the batter makes the crêpes softer and more elastic.
- Use Dutch-process cocoa for a smoother chocolate flavor.
- For crispy crêpes, cook slightly longer before flipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crêpe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg