Ingredients
All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120g)
Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
Salt: pinch
Large eggs: 2
Milk (whole or 2%): 1 ½ cups (360ml)
Unsalted butter (melted): 2 tbsp
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Cooking spray or butter (for pan): as needed
Good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped bar: 8 oz (225g)
Heavy cream: 1 cup (240ml)
Unsalted butter: 2 tbsp
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Salt: pinch
Powdered sugar (for dusting): optional
Fresh berries (for garnish): optional
Instructions
1. Part 1: Making the Crêpes
2. 1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
3. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Gradually add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
4. 3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; whisk continuously until smooth and lump-free.
5. 4. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate batter for at least 30 minutes (up to 1 hour or overnight).
6. 5. Heat an 8-inch non-stick crêpe pan or skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
7. 6. Pour about ¼ cup batter into the hot pan; immediately tilt and swirl to coat bottom evenly.
8. 7. Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges crisp and turn golden, and surface looks set.
9. 8. Gently loosen edges with a thin spatula, then flip crêpe. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until lightly golden on second side.
10. 9. Slide cooked crêpe onto a plate. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed between crêpes.
11. Part 2: Preparing the Chocolate Filling (Ganache)
12. 1. If using a chocolate bar, finely chop it. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
13. 2. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream, 2 tbsp butter, and a pinch of salt over medium heat until just simmering around edges (do not boil vigorously).
14. 3. Immediately pour hot cream mixture over chocolate. Let sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
15. 4. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract. Gently stir with a whisk or spatula, starting from center and working outward, until completely smooth and glossy.
16. 5. Let ganache cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until spreadable but not too firm.
17. Part 3: Assembling the Rolled Crêpes
18. 1. Place one cooked crêpe flat on a clean surface or plate.
19. 2. Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons cooled ganache onto crêpe; spread evenly over entire surface, leaving a small border around edges.
20. 3. Gently but firmly roll crêpe from one side to the other into a neat cylinder.
21. 4. Repeat with remaining crêpes. Arrange on a serving platter.
22. 5. Dust generously with powdered sugar if desired, and garnish with fresh berries or other toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
The crêpe batter must rest for at least 30 minutes for tender crêpes. The first crêpe often isn’t perfect—consider it a test. Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor. Filled crêpes are best enjoyed within 1-2 days; plain crêpes can be frozen for up to 1 month. For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and dairy-free chocolate/cream. Storage: plain crêpes (unfilled) can be refrigerated 3-4 days or frozen 1 month; ganache can be refrigerated up to 1 week; filled crêpes can be refrigerated 1-2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 30 minutes resting time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rolled crêpe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
