The quickest way to make smooth crepe batter is to let a blender do it. There’s no whisking, no lumps, and no extra bowl to wash: you blend the batter in the jar, rest it there, and pour it straight into the pan.

The only trick is the order. Put the liquids in first and the flour on top, so the flour gets pulled down into the milk instead of packing into the bottom of the jar.

Blender Crepes

Smooth, lump-free crepe batter made in a blender and poured straight from the jar.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Rest Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Yield: 10 crepes (8- to 9-inch)

Equipment

Blender
8- or 9-inch crepe pan or non-stick skillet

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups (300 ml) milk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for sweet crepes)
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (leave out for savory crepes)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Pour the milk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla into the blender first, then add the flour, sugar and salt on top. Liquids first keeps flour from sticking to the bottom of the jar.
Blend on medium speed for 10 to 15 seconds. Scrape down the sides, then blend 5 seconds more, just until smooth.
Let the batter rest in the jar for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 days. The foam settles and the flour hydrates.
Heat the pan over medium heat and brush with butter. Give the jar a gentle swirl, pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, and swirl to coat the bottom.
Cook for about 1 minute, until the edges lift and the underside is golden. Flip and cook 20 to 30 seconds more. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Serving suggestions

Serve with jam, lemon and sugar, chocolate-hazelnut spread, or fresh fruit.

Tips for blender crepes

Liquids first, flour last. It’s the difference between a smooth batter and a jar with a cake of flour stuck under the blades.
Blend briefly. 15 to 20 seconds total. Over-blending makes crepes chewy.
Rest it. The batter will look foamy right after blending. After 15 minutes the bubbles rise and pop, and the crepes cook up smoother.
Pour from the jar. The spout makes it easy to pour the same amount each time. Swirl the jar gently before each crepe, since the flour settles.

New to making crepes? The pan, the swirl and the flip are covered step by step in Crepes for Beginners, and Mastering the Art of Flipping helps if they tear.

Blender Crepes: Smooth Batter in 2 Minutes

Tips for blender crepes

Frequently asked questions

Tips for blender crepes

Frequently asked questions

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