Easy Eggnog Crepes bring the taste of the holiday to these delicious, delicate French pancakes. A light festive eggnog flavor compliments sweet cream cheese filling and makes this a great recipe to use up that leftover eggnog.
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It is obligatory in my house to have eggnog at the holidays, but does anyone really love it?! Too thick and sweet for most, but it sure makes for great recipes. Cookies, cocktails, frosting, and now crepes! This crepes recipe is a great way to use up any leftover eggnog!
Crepes can be intimidating to make if you have never done it. But if you can make pancakes, you have the skills to make crepes. Making crepes in a crepe pan does take a bit of practice to get the technique down. Don’t fret if your first few do not come out well.
But there is an easier way….
Crepe Maker
If you love crepes, a crepe maker is seriously recommended. A crepe maker is easier than a traditional crepe pan and promotes successful crepes with little experience. I was always a bit intimidated to try crepes, but they are sooo easy with a crepe maker.
Crepe irons can be dipped into the batter to coat, and cook for about one minute until the surface is no longer glossy. Using tongs, fold the crepe in half and then again into a quarter. The crepe will lift easily from the iron and place on a platter, cover with foil to keep warm. While warm, the crepe will unfold easily. You will whip through the batter with a crepes maker.
Crepes store easily in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, heat in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Remove and unfold. Heating slightly will prevent the crepe from tearing while unfolding. Fill with the crepes filling of your choice, fold or roll, then heat again for about 30 seconds.
The eggnog flavor in these Easy Eggnog Crepes is subtle, not overpoweringly sweet. But the use of eggnog creates a nice festive flavor. This recipe is perfect for Christmas morning brunch, you can even cook the crepes the day prior for an easy, relaxing morning.
Huge crepes fan? Check out this Easy Crepes Recipe!
Easy Eggnog Crepes
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 2 Cups Eggnog
- ¼ Cup Milk
- ¼ Cup Butter Melted
- 1 TBSP Sugar
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ TSP Vanilla
- ¼ TSP Cinnamon
- ⅛ TSP Salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until combined. Alternatively, combine all ingredients into a large pitcher and blend using an immersion blender.
- Using a nonstick 10 inch crepe pan heated over medium high heat, melt a small amount of butter in the pan.
- When pan is hot, pour about 3 to 4 tablespoons of crepe batter into the center of the pan.
- Using a crepe spreader, swirl the batter into a thin, even layer on the pan. Alternatively, swirl the pan as pouring the batter into the pan to spread evenly.
- Cook until the top no longer appears shiny, about 15 seconds. Flip and allow to cook another 10-15 seconds. Remove from pan using tongs or thin lifter. Fold in half and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Preferred method: Using an electric crepe maker, preheat the crepe maker and spray with non-stick spray. Wipe the spray to evenly cover the crepe iron and leaving minimal spray remaining.
- Once hot, gently roll the crepe maker into the batter bowl, until a thin layer of batter coats the surface of the iron.
- Place the iron back on counter and allow to cook for about one minutes. The surface will no longer appear shiny. Using tongs, fold the crepe in half and then again into a quarter. Remove from the iron and place on a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Unfold crepe and spread with filling of choice, roll or fold and enjoy.
- Crepes store well for 3 days in the fridge. To reheat, microwave for 20 seconds to warm, then attempt to unfold. Fill with filling of choice, roll, and again heat for 30 seconds in the microwave.
Crepes Fillings
There are so many delicious options to fill crepes with! Fruit is obviously amazing! Flavors that compliment the eggnog in this crepe recipe include Nutella, whipped cream with fried apples, sweet cream cheese…even warm maple syrup and powdered sugar.
Sweet cream cheese is my favorite base as a crepe filling. Sweet and creamy, reminiscent of cheesecake this filling pairs perfectly with blueberries, strawberries and peaches!
Sweet Cream Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 8oz Cream Cheese Softened
- ½ Cup Sugar
- 1 TBSP Fresh Lemon Juice
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice.
- Whip until well combined, light and fluffy.
Eat well. Live fully. Bake often.
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