Classic Crêpes with Marmalade

Classic Crêpes with Marmalade

Thin, tender and beautifully light — a reliable French-style crêpe recipe that works every time for sweet or savoury fillings. Add a spoonful of La Vieja Fábrica marmalade for the sweet, tangy taste of Seville. 

Difficulty Easy

Serves 8

Prep time 10 mins, plus 30 for resting

Cook time 15 mins

Ingredients

140g plain flour

2 medium eggs

300ml whole milk

25g butter, melted (plus extra for the pan)

¼ tsp fine salt

La Vieja Fábrica No Peel Orange Marmalade

Optional: 1 tsp caster sugar

Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract

Method

1.

Place the flour and salt in a bowl and make a well in the centre.

2.

Crack in the eggs and whisk from the centre, gradually pulling in the flour.

3.

Slowly pour in the milk while whisking until smooth and pourable.

4.

Whisk in the melted butter, sugar and vanilla if using.

5.

Rest the batter for 30 minutes at room temperature.

6.

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly butter.

7.

Pour in enough batter to coat the base thinly, swirling quickly.

8.

Cook for 30–45 seconds until lightly golden, flip and cook briefly on the second side.

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