The ultimate crepe experience – Nutella Crepes, or crêpes au Nutella!! Tender crepes slathered with Nutella and stuffed with strawberries, the only problem with these is portion control. Just one more crepe, just one more….
Nutella Crepes
This is a recipe for Nutella Crepes to accompany a homemade Nutella recipe. I feel like crepe is a worthy use for homemade Nutella! I mean, you could just slather it on bread. But imagine how much better it is when you’ve got warm melty Nutella folded inside thin buttery crepes with some slices of fresh strawberry dotted throughout!
They will disappear faster than you can say “just one more”, and the sort of thing you can justify for breakfast (I mean, they’re crepes!) though they’re just as perfect for a cheeky mid-afternoon snack or an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Crepe upgrade!
I used to make crepes using a blender (so quick to blitz up!) and I always thought mine were fine. But then JB made me his, and they were considerably better – I mean, he’s French, he’s a chef, what did I expect. 🙂 His are softer inside, with a smoother surface but still with that signature golden lace pattern, and better flavour. And actually, it’s so obvious – of course the force of a blender would overwork the gluten in the flour, which means my crepes would never be as tender as they could be. JB’s hand-mixed batter wins.
So the crepe recipe here has been updated to reflect his crepe recipe!
Make the crepes in advance!
The beauty of crepes is that you can make them a stack of them in advance because they reheat really well. Can’t say the same for pancakes! Crepes will keep for a few days in the fridge – you can even freeze them – then you can just reheat lightly on the stove or in the microwave.
Brainwave: crepe bar! What a fun party idea! 🙂
The weekend is here!!! I know you’ve been good all week. So you deserve a treat!!! Go on. These Nutella Crepes are calling your name! – Nagi x
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Nutella Crêpes
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups plain flour / all-purpose flour , sifted
- 3 tbsp caster sugar / superfine sugar , regular white sugar is fine too
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 3 large eggs , (55g/2oz each in shell) – fridge cold is fine
- 2 cups full fat milk , but works with lite milk too
- 1/3 cup water (Note 1)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or other neutral flavoured oil (Note 1)
- 45 g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter , cut into small cubes (for cooking)
For Nutella Crepes – per crepe
- 1 – 2 tbsp Nutella , homemade or store-bought
- 2 strawberries , sliced
- Icing sugar / powdered sugar , for dusting
Instructions
Abbreviated recipe
- Whisk flour, sugar and salt. Add eggs then milk, water, oil and whisk into a smooth batter. Cover and rest for an hour. Cook in a lightly buttered non-stick pan, swirling ¼ cup batter to cover the surface. Cook for 1 minute. Flip, cook for 30 seconds. Spread with Nutella, top with strawberries. Fold into quarters, serve dusted with icing sugar!
Make the batter
- Sift flour into a large mixing bowl. Add sugar and salt, then whisk to combine.
- Make a well in the centre and add the eggs. Whisk gently and only mix in a bit of the flour. You can’t blend all the flour with just the eggs yet, so just mix in enough to make a thick paste.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking between each addition to create a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Whisk in the water and oil until the batter is glossy and pourable. When you dip a spoon in, it should coat the back lightly. Not too thick, not too runny. (Note 1)
- Cover and rest for 1 hour at room temperature. (Note 2)
Cook the crêpes
- Heat a 24cm / 9.5" non-stick crêpe pan over medium-high heat (medium if your stove runs hot). If you don’t have one, any good non-stick pan will work, just adjust how much batter you pour in depending on the size, so it spreads nicely without being too thick or thin.
- Melt about 1/2 tsp butter, then wipe it off with a paper towel, you want just a little of butter left, no visible pools. (Note 3)
- Pour the batter – Using a ladle, scoop up ¼ cup of batter, lift the pan off the heat, ladle most of the batter into the centre, and immediately swirl the pan so the batter coats the surface in a thin, even layer. Still while swirling, use the rest of the batter to fill up the empty spots before it sets. Tilting quickly gives you uniform crêpes.
- Cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute until the underside is lightly golden and flip using a long spatula and cook the other side for about 30 seconds. (Note 4 & 5)
- Slide onto a plate, then repeat, adding butter each time.
Nutella Crepes
- Spread as much or as little Nutella on a crepe as you want. Place strawberries on one half. Fold into quarters, transfer to plate. Repeat for as many as you want. Dust with icing sugar, serve!
Recipe Notes:
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No crepes for you, Dozer! How about a strawberry instead?
This post is brought to you in partnership with Vitamix Australia. I am so honoured to have been selected to partner with such a high quality brand! I was compensated for this recipe, however, if I had not been blown away by my Vitamix Blender, I would have politely declined the offer. Here’s proof how much I love my Vitamix: it has been elevated to the very exclusive status of a permanent position on my kitchen bench. Extremely valuable real estate, reserved for only the very best and most commonly used appliances! – Nagi x
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Fantastic recipe! I added creamy peanut butter that needed to be used up. The peanut butter went great with the nutella and strawberries. I also added homemade whipped cream. Delicious! Thanks for yet another incredible recipe, Nagi!
Amazing work I love using this recipe works every time!! I’m only 13 and I make it at least once a month!
Hey Nagi, This is the first time that I made crepes AND got them right. In the past they used to turn out crispy instead of soft. Thank you for the recipe, I really enjoyed the crepes and now I look forward to making them every week. 🙂
Hi Nagi 2nd time making this and just can’t get enough. 😋 Was wondering whether I could sub the butter with oil, olive or coconut. Would doing so affect the taste? Thanks
Hi Helen, you can change it for the cooking (I would use a neutral oil like coconut oil) but not in the batter as it will change the texture. N x
Though I yet to make the crepes I am planing to do so this weekend. Will I need to seperate the crepes with baking paper in between so they won’t stick as I was planning to make them the night before. I will be transporting to friends with these amazing crepes
OMG so so good. So easy and was so yummy! Fool-proof as always! I made your ribs and mac and cheese and ended off with the crepes! Got 10 stars from the kids!
Hello Nagi, I’m about to try this recipee, there is just one thing I can’t figure out. What is that vanilla extract you are using? I’m not sure we have something similar here that can be commonly obtained. Would it be possible to point me to some vanilla extract products you usualy use as a reference? Thank you.
Hi Kamil, it’s the vanilla flavouring that’s available in supermarkets: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/92960/queen-natural-vanilla-extract N x
Hi Nagi. I found different brand in specialized shop because our supermarkets don’t have such thing. Crepes were super easy to make so I spiced it with your nutella recipe. Both were great. Thank you!
This was delicious and so easy to make. I cheated to save time and used store bought nutella. I only write reviews after ive made the recipes, and ive never been dissatisfied with yours! Thanks so much Nagi
That’s terriffic Shelli!
Hi Nagi,
This got 3x 10/10 from my kids when I made them this morning.
We were lucky enough to visit Paris last summer where they enjoyed crepes for this first time – we almost missed our ride to the airport as a result of a last minute crepe or two. They reckon this recipe is up there with the Parisian crepes they loved. It’s definitely a keeper and one that will be enjoyed many times. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes. Xoxo
Wahoo, I’m so glad it was a hit!!!
CREPES!!! Can’t wait to try this. Love your recipe!
Hope you love it Martin! 🙂 N x
Seriously…Nagi, I love this your blog/site/recipes. I have been making crepes for a while for my family on Saturday mornings. It is kind of a thing around here that Dad makes breakfast on the weekends. I typically use my Betty Crocker cookbook recipe for Crepes, but thought maybe I would try something different this Saturday since it was Christmas Eve. I knew you would have a great idea. I used this Crepe recipe…and…OMGOODNESS! These were a knockout for my family. These were the best Crepes we have had hands down…including some at restaurants. We always have strawberries with our Crepes and I make a little yogurty-cream cheesy filling to go with it and my son loves Nutella with his (um, yeah, I need to also try the homemade Nutella on this site…just didn’t have hazelnuts). for some reason, these Crepes with the strawberries and creme were the perfect start to Christmas Eve. Thanks for another great recipe. Just in case you want to know my cream recipe here it is…
1 cup plain greek yogurt
1/3 cup cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
Just blend together and spoon over strawberries before you fold the crepe
Merry Christmas!
Wow oh wow! 🙂 I’m so thrilled that you enjoyed this so much Jamy! Thank you for your cream recipe, I’ve never made one with yoghurt and cream cheese, what a fabulous combination!! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas! N xx
These look great, Nagi! One of my favorite crepe fillings and loved the video!
Yum this looks so delicious Nagi! And I’m totally with you on the Vitamix. It literally is one of my favourite things in the world!
My life is defined as BV and AV – Before Vitamix and After Vitamix!
These look delish. Do they store well? I’ve been asked to bring dessert to a dinner party and I’d like to make them the day before, if possible. If not, will they keep from early in the day to dinner time?
Hi Lisa! Yes you can make them ahead 🙂 to be extra safe, I would put a piece of paper between each one, then just wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight. Reheat very gently in a microwave with paper between – you can reheat in a stack, like tortillas! 🙂
I avoid making crepes since crepes are light and for some reason vanish quickly!! You know what, I’m going to make yours and I guess it’s Ok if I made them all vanish 😀
Ba ha ha!!! Many things vanish very quickly in my kitchen….. 😉 N x
I love Nutella and I love crepes.
This recipe is definitely calling my name!
I know, right?? Hard to go wrong with that combo!
love nutella crepes! definitely need to make them again soon. these look wonderful Nagi! Xx
Thank you sweetie!!! 🙂
Hello Nagi, Thanks for explaining the Vitamix. Am big blender user.Re:crape batter its good idea to Rest IT. My Mum use to prepar one put in Fridge and off She goes shopping. Also its ok make IT and leave over night. Have good day! VG.
Actually, this is PERFECT to make the batter ahead and leave it overnight! In fact, you can make the batter up to 48 hours in advance!! I think your mum had the right idea…. 🙂 N x
What perfect-looking crepes. All I can say is “yum.”
Definitely not perfect given I didn’t even make these in a crepe pan, but the perfect thickness and texture!!! 🙂 N x