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Crespelle

A thick, soft pancake from Monegasque tradition, made from flour, milk and eggs. Served plain or dusted with sugar, sometimes as a dessert or at breakfast.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

414 kcal per serving

Protein
17.4 g
Carbohydrates
55.2 g
of which sugars
13.8 g
Fat
12.5 g
Fiber
2.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then gradually pour in the milk to make a smooth batter.
  3. Stir in the melted butter, lemon zest and vanilla, then let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Heat a lightly buttered non-stick pan over medium heat.
  5. Pour in a ladleful of batter and spread it into a thin layer, then cook for about 2 minutes until the edges lift away.
  6. Flip the crespelle and cook for 1 minute more. Repeat with the remaining batter and serve dusted with icing sugar.

Variations and tips

Savoury version. Leave out the sugar and fill with ham and grated emmental.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.