Chocolate Hazelnut Filled Crepes (Printable version)
Light, buttery crepes filled with creamy chocolate hazelnut spread and topped with nuts and fruits.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crepes
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 1/4 cups whole milk
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for cooking
05 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Filling
08 - 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)
09 - 1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts (optional)
→ For Serving
10 - Powdered sugar for dusting
11 - Fresh berries or sliced bananas (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
02 - In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
03 - Gradually whisk the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until smooth. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with melted butter.
05 - Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until edges lift and the underside is golden. Flip and cook another 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and repeat.
06 - While warm, spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate hazelnut spread over each crepe. Fold or roll as preferred.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with fresh berries or bananas if desired.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- They strike the perfect balance of light crepes and rich chocolate filling, almost like a secret indulgence.
- This recipe quickly became my go-to for easy yet impressive desserts or weekend breakfasts with friends.
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- Resting the batter is key—it makes the crepes tender rather than rubbery.
- Using a nonstick pan and melted butter ensures your crepes flip effortlessly without tearing.
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- Temperature control on the skillet is crucial—if too hot, crepes cook too fast and become crispy instead of tender.
- The little rest after mixing the batter thickens it slightly and improves the crepes' texture immensely.