Quick Crepe Recipes

Warm and gently dusted with powdered sugar or sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar, dessert crepes sweeten a simple meal or special occasion. Or, plain crepes can be dressed up with honey, lemon curd, chocolate-hazelnut spread, fruit preserves, or marmalade. Savory dinner crepes filled with chicken, vegetables, shredded cheese, or other combinations blend for a tasteful entree with a touch of spice. Use the following recipes, or create your own personalized crepe favorites.

Crepes 1-2-3

Somewhere along the line, the simple crepe acquired a reputation for complexity that belies its street-kiosk origins. The trick is the right pan -- shallow, heavy, and with a well-tempered iron or nonstick surface -- along with some trial runs, and a flip of the wrist.

Savory Dinner Crepes

Meats, vegetables, or cheeses, plus dabs of sauce, make quick fillings and are a great way to use leftovers to create a personalized dinner crepe.

Fruit-and-Herb Crepes

Sage, basil, or mint add a fun look and taste to delicate crepes. Rosemary Divock fills them with a yogurt-fruit mixture that brings a summery flavor to the table. Use whatever fruit combination you prefer for dessert or at a brunch.

Cheesecake Crepes

These delicate pancakes are stuffed with a cream cheese filling and covered with a pineapple-berry sauce.

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