Greek Sweet Crepes

Thin and supple batter with golden edges that crunch when bitten. The sweetness of warm honey blends with the crunch of walnuts and the acidity of lemon zest.

• Prep time: 15 min
• Cook time: 20 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 652
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Fat: 30 g

Ingredients

• 250 g Wheat flour ( sifted )
• 3 piece Egg ( whole )
• 500 ml Whole milk ( at room temperature )
• 50 g Minimum butter sweet ( melted )
• 2 tbsp White sugar
• 1 pinch Gray sea salt
• 4 tbsp Honey ( slightly warmed )
• 50 g Walnut kernel ( crushed )
• 1 piece Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. ( for zest )
• 125 g Plain Greek yogurt ( chilled )

Instructions

1. Prepare the batter

   In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour, white sugar, and a pinch of grey sea salt. Make a well, crack in the eggs, and gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking from the center outward. The batter should be smooth and coat the back of a spoon.

2. Resting and butter

   Stir in the melted unsalted butter. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes in the fridge to allow the starch to swell, which prevents the crepes from tearing during cooking.

3. Golden cooking

   Heat a pan with a knob of butter. Pour in a ladle of batter, tilting the pan to spread it evenly. When the edges lift and become lacy and golden, flip the crepe. It should be supple with amber spots.

4. Garnish and finishing

   Fold the crepes into quarters. Drizzle generously with honey, sprinkle with crushed walnut halves, and add lemon zest to brighten the sweetness. Serve with a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt.

Chef's tips

• To avoid lumps, pour the milk very slowly at the start to create a thick, smooth paste before thinning it out.
• Using brown butter in the batter adds that characteristic nutty flavor found in the best creperies.
• Only zest the yellow part of the lemon; the white pith will bring unwanted bitterness.

Storage

Crepes can be stored for 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap touching the surface. Reheat in a pan with a little butter to restore the crispness.