1 Egg Crepe Recipe

Freshly made 1 egg crepe folded on a white plate with a few berries, shot from above on a white kitchen counter

This easy 1 Egg Crepe Recipe makes thin, tender crepes with just a few ingredients you probably already have at home. It's perfect for a quick solo breakfast, a light dessert, or a savory snack—simple, versatile, and delicious.

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: French, American

Keyword: 1 egg crepe recipe easy, 1 egg crepe recipe savory, Best 1 egg crepe recipe, Crepe recipe for 2 person, French crepes recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: crepes

Calories: 160kcal

Cost: $1

Equipment

1 Mixing bowl
1 Whisk or blender
1 8-inch nonstick skillet
1 Silicone spatula
1 Measuring cup or ladle

Ingredients

Crepe Batter

1 large egg room temperature
0.25 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend if needed
0.33 cup milk whole or plant-based
0.5 tablespoon melted butter plus more for cooking
1 pinch salt
0.5 teaspoon sugar optional; omit for savory crepes
0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract optional; for sweet crepes

Instructions

Whisk egg and wet ingredients in a bowl
Combine dry ingredients and add gradually
Whisk until smooth and lump-free batter
Let batter rest 10–15 minutes (optional)
Heat a nonstick pan and add butter
Pour batter, swirl to spread
Cook until edges lift and bottom browns
Flip and cook briefly on other side
Fill with desired toppings
Fold and serve while warm

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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