American Crepes

Breakfast Recipes

Here's all the recipes listed under American Crepes along with the comments posted by the breakfast lovers that submitted them.

Almond Cream Crepes

"When breakfast and desert collide, it's a taste explosion. Boom! This recipe is for a delicious filling - not the actual crepes."

1/3 cup sugar, 3 Tablespoons flour, 3 Tablespoons milk, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 1 Tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, 1/4 cup toasted almonds, 24 homemade or store-bought mini crepes, sweet chocolate squares - shaved

Apple Raisin Crepes

"You can use a cup of apple sauce if you don't want to mess with pureeing an apple. The crepe recipe here works with any topping of filling."

some crepes (recipe below), 1 apple - pureed, 1/4 cup raisins, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Chocolate Breakfast Crepes

"With little more than a dash of cocoa powder, regular crepes become chocolate crepes ready to embrace homemade preserves or your favorite topping."

2/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon unsweetened chocolate powder, 1 egg, 1 egg white, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup skim milk

Dutch Apple Crepes

"A slightly complex recipe, but well worth the effort. Includes a great Streusel topping."

4 eggs, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons butter, Filling Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 3 ounces brandy or dark rum, 2 cups fresh Granny Smith apples - peeled and sliced thin, 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon, squeeze of fresh lemon juice, 1 cup lightly sweetened whipped cream, 1/2 cup Streusel topping (recipe follows), confectioner's sugar to garnish, mint sprigs to garnish

Ham and Cheese Crepes

"This is a good, basic recipe, but the crumb topping makes it seem fancy. Be sure to use thin ham slices so you don't over-fill the crepes."

12 basic crepes, 12 thin slices cooked ham, 1 and 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, 3 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons green onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Jelly Belly Crepes

"A nice, basic crepe filled with your favorite jam and topped with powdered sugar. Kids love this crepe."

3/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar, 2 eggs, 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, your favorite jelly or jam, powdered sugar

Pineapple Rum Crepes

"This one takes a while to make, but it's sure to impress your brunch guests. The flavor of rum mixed with pineapple is sophisticated and delicious."

4 eggs, 1 and 1/2 cup milk, 1 and 1/2 cup flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 teasoons butter, For The Sauce: 2 teaspoons butter, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 3 ounces dark Rum, 2 cups fresh pineapple, 1/3 cup raisins, 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1 cup lightly sweetened whipped cream, 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds, confectioner's sugar to garnish, mint sprigs to garnish

Strawberry Crepes Supreme

"Use the nicest, freshest strawberries you can find. This recipe is a taste of Spring. I hear birds tweet just thinking about it."

2 pints fresh strawberries, 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup water, 2 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons brandy, 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 Tablespoon vanilla, 2 Tablespoons sugar, melted butter to grease skillet, powdered sugar, whipped cream

Tropical Morning Crepes

"A fresh-tasting, wake-me-up crepe with a fluffy tropical filling."

2 eggs, 2/3 cups milk, 1 Tablespoon vegetable or canola oil, 1/2 cup flour, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, For The Filling: 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple - drained, 1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges - drained, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 8-ounce carton of frozen whipped cream topping - thawed

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