Why have boring basic crepes when you can punch them up with cocoa! These chocolate crepes make for a romantic dessert.
Chocolate Crepes
Do you ever make crepes? They can be made sweet or savory and are enjoyed for almost any meal. You can adjust the flavor – like these lemon crepes – and use different flour to make the recipe different every time. Change out the filling to satisfy your current craving and use the crepe as a bread replacement for a hot ham and cheese sandwich.
How to Make Crepes
I got an old crepe pan from my MIL, but ended up making these in my 8-inch frying pan. I just could not get the hang of using the crepe pan. Oh well, in the fry pan worked great, so I don’t see a huge need to have another specialty pan in my collection.
To make the crepes, first, prepare the batter. Make it in a blender to get all the flour mixed in and no blobs are present.
Warm your pan over low heat and brush some melted butter over the bottom of the pan to prevent it from sticking.
Add in 3 tablespoons , or 1.5 ounces, of the batter into the pan while tilting and swirling the batter around to evenly coat the pan.
When the center is dry, carefully flip the crepe over to cook for 30 more seconds. Each crepe takes about 2 minutes to cook. However, you can only cook one at a time.
How to store Crepes
As the crepes come off the pan, I stack them on a plate. Once they are all cooked, I fill and serve them.
To store the crepes, add a layer of parchment paper between the crepes to prevent them from sticking together. You can cover them with plastic wrap and keep them in the fridge for 3 days or place them into a sealed bag and freeze them for several months.
To serve, rewarm them for 10 seconds in the microwave. Just heat a few at a time to prevent them from getting soggy.
What do you fill Chocolate Crepes with?
The great thing about chocolate crepes is that just about ANYTHING goes with them. Try filling them with a Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, or peanut butter. Top them with whipped cream and extra chocolate sauce for a romantic dessert for you and the hubby.
Get the kids involved in stuffing them with their favorite ice cream or buttercream.
This was another first for me, but I don’t think it’ll be the last time I make them. With so many combinations, I’ve got to make them again!
This recipe is part 1 of 3 recipes including Peanut Butter Aebleskiver and Chocolate Peanut Butter Crepe Cake.
Chocolate Crepes
Warm chocolate crepes with an ooey-gooey chocolate center.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Your favorite Chocolate Flavor Accessory - Nutella, Chocolate Spread, Fresh Strawberries, Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Caramel, etc.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients. Mix thoroughly to avoid any flour lumps (this was difficult for me- next time I'll use the blender). Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator to chill for one hour.
- Over medium-low heat, warm a non-stick skillet and add a little butter to coat the bottom and sides of the skillet. Pour 4 Tablespoons of batter into the pan and quickly swirl the batter around the skillet to form an even, round crepe. I found it best to add the batter to the center of the pan and not around the pan. Cook for 45 seconds, loosening the edges, then flip the crepe and cook for about 15 seconds. Transfer them to a flat surface. Layer parchment paper between each crepe to keep them from sticking together.
- They should stay warm with each new crepe added or you can place them into a warm oven to hold over like you would pancakes.
- Fill the crepes with your favorite filling and fold kinda like a burrito or into quarters like I did. Drizzle chocolate syrup on top or add some whipped cream. It's up to you to make them your way. I was happy with them just like this.
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I’ve never had chocolate crepes before, and I can’t wait to try this recipe. They look delicious!
They were good! The first side will get this nice coloring while the second side was shiny and not as pretty. Just fold that side in.
These look absolutely amazing. I’m a little bit hungry for one right now! I’d love for you to stop by our Link It or Lump It party and share with everyone.
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Thanks so much! I linked up!
*sigh* I wish I could have enough self control to eat things like this in moderation! They look SO flippin’ delicious, Karyn!
Believe it or not, I just had one crepe – an ugly one. And a bite of the cake I made with them… watch for the post tomorrow 🙂
Gorgeous photos on this one, Karyn!
Thank you so much. I think it needed some color.. But thank you for the compliment.
really love it! cant wait to try doing this. thanks for sharing and more power to you. God bless.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I was so intrigued by this photo…it almost looks like pieces of lace and I was wondering how you got this effect or is this just a byproduct of your non crepe frying pan? Looks terrific and with fruit and whipped cream – perhaps chocolate whipped cream? it would be superb! I shall try these
I thought it looked neat as well. I don’t know why that happened, but the top was very shiny and not very attractive. Fresh fruit and whipped cream would be great. I think anything that goes with chocolate would be great! Enjoy!
Insteaf of whole milk could you use fat free and instead of butter could you use something less fat.
Honestly, this was the first time I ever made crepes. I’d suggest you find recipe that suites your dietary needs. When baking a cake I substitute apple sauce for butter or oil, but I don’t know how that would work in crepes. Sorry I’m not much help.