Homemade Nutella crepes with berries are sweet, delicious, and indulgent. These easy to make light and thin French-style pancakes are filled with Nutella, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and topped with a sprinkle of icing sugar.
The best part? French crepes are quick and easy to make - the batter comes together in just minutes in the blender, and each crepe takes less than 5 minutes to cook. Serve them for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or any time you crave a last-minute treat.
Why You'll Love these Nutella Crepes
- It's an easy blender recipe. These French-style pancakes are light, thin, and oh so buttery. Nutella crepes are an easy to make blender recipe that will have you craving breakfast all day long! The batter is literally mixed together in the blender. It can't get easier than that.
- Chocolate and berries are the best combination ever. I paired these Nutella crepes with berries because chocolate + berries = heaven. But if chocolate and berries are not your thing, then maybe chocolate and bananas are? You can easily substitute the berries for any other fruit that you prefer.
- They're quick so make them any time you want. These crepes come together in about 30 minutes for all 6, and just 4 minutes to cook each one. They're perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch, a last minute dessert craving, or for special occasions like Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Date Night.
- Perfect for all Nutella lovers. I am obsessed with anything and everything Nutella. I love to slather this amazing chocolate hazelnut spread is in crepes, on pancakes, or even toast.
Ingredient Notes
To make this delicious and easy Nutella Crepes, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):
- all-purpose flour
- eggs
- whole milk
- water
- butter
- salt
- berries - choose from your favorite berries or a combination such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and/or raspberries.
- Nutella - or any alternate chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate spread.
- confectioners' sugar - optional, to dust on top.
You will also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, blender, and non-stick skillet.
How to Make the Best Nutella Crepes
- Combine Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and eggs. Add in milk, water, melted butter, and salt, and stir to combine.
- Blend. Pour the batter into a blender. Blend for 1 minute until smooth.
- Cook. Lightly grease a non-stick skillet and heat over medium heat. Scoop ¼ cup of batter on the pan. Quickly tilt the pan in a circular motion to spread the batter evenly on the surface of the pan. Cook the crepe for 2 minutes, or until it turns to a light golden brown colour.
- Flip. Carefully loosen with a spatula and flip over. Cook on the other side for another 1-2 minutes, until crepe is golden brown on that side too.
- Repeat. Slide the crepe out of the pan and onto a plate. Repeat above steps with remaining batter.
- Assemble and serve. For each crepe, spread berries on half of the crepe and drizzle with Nutella on top. Fold the crepe into quarters and drizzle extra Nutella on top. Sprinkle some icing sugar on top, if desired. Serve immediately.
Secrets to Making the Perfect Crepes
There are 2 key steps for making the perfect crepe:
- Blend the ingredients. The best way to getting a smooth batter that spreads out thinly into the ideal crepe is to blend the ingredients together in the blender.
- Pay close attention when cooking. This probably seems like a no brainer but it is the most important step. Since crepes spread out so thin on the baking pan, you have act quick during the cooking process. You must be quick to pour and spread out (to ensure even cooking), and you must be quick to flip at the perfect time (once each side is a nice light golden brown colour, about 1-2 minutes).
What Kind of Filling is Used for Crepes?
We filled these crepes with Nutella and an assortment of our favorite berries, but there are so many ways that you can customize it with your favorite toppings. Try these combinations for a sweet crepe:
- Nutella and fruit - any combination of fruit such as strawberries and banana.
- Lemon and sugar - Squeeze some fresh lemon juice and sprinkle of granulated sugar inside.
- Cinnamon sugar - Sprinkle cinnamon and granulated sugar inside.
- Jam - Fill with any kind of jam. Our favorite is Strawberry Jam.
- Peanut butter or almond butter
- Honey or maple syrup
- Lemon curd
You can also make savory crepes with fillings such as: cured meats, fresh veggies, and cheese.
Storing Instructions
- Make ahead instructions: You can make the batter ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- How to store: You can easily store the crepes before assembling with fillings. Allow the crepes to cool completely to room temperature. Then, stack and cover tightly in plastic cling wrap and place in an airtight container or wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- How to freeze: Allow the crepes to cool completely to room temperature. Then, stack them up with a piece of parchment paper in between each crepe. Wrap the stack tightly in plastic cling wrap and place in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month. Allow the crepes to defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- How to reheat: To reheat, stack leftover crepes on a plate and microwave them for about 10-20 seconds until warm but not too hot that they will tear. You can also reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through.
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- Easy Butter Croissants
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Recipe
Nutella Crepes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 crepes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Nutella crepes with berries are sweet and indulgent. These French pancakes are an easy to make blender recipe that will have you craving breakfast all day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup berries, strawberries, blueberries, and/or raspberries
- 1 cup Nutella
- ½ tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and eggs. Add in milk, water, melted butter, and salt, and stir to combine.
- Pour the batter into a blender. Blend for 1 minute until smooth.
- Lightly grease a non-stick skillet and heat over medium heat. Scoop ¼ cup of batter on the pan. Quickly tilt the pan in a circular motion to spread the batter evenly on the surface of the pan.
- Cook the crepe for 2 minutes, or until it turns to a light golden brown colour. Carefully loosen with a spatula and flip over. Cook on the other side for another 1-2 minutes, until crepe is golden brown on that side too.
- Slide the crepe out of the pan and onto a plate. Repeat above steps with remaining batter.
- For each crepe, spread berries on half of the crepe and drizzle with Nutella on top. Fold the crepe into quarters and drizzle extra Nutella on top. Sprinkle some icing sugar on top, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Make ahead instructions: You can make the batter ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
How to store: You can easily store the crepes before assembling with fillings. Allow the crepes to cool completely to room temperature. Then, stack and cover tightly in plastic cling wrap and place in an airtight container or wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How to freeze: Allow the crepes to cool completely to room temperature. Then, stack them up with a piece of parchment paper in between each crepe. Wrap the stack tightly in plastic cling wrap and place in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month. Allow the crepes to defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
How to reheat: To reheat, stack leftover crepes on a plate and microwave them for about 10-20 seconds until warm but not too hot that they will tear. You can also reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
kita says
Totally crushing on how perfectly these are to plate! A total crowd pleaser!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Thanks! So glad you loved this!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Thank you!