Simple Crepe Recipe with Cream Cheese and Berry

Jump to Recipe

This simple crepe recipe will produce velvety soft crepes that are incredible on their own, but add smooth, rich farmer’s cheese filling and homemade jam topping for the ultimate decadent breakfast dish!

a white plate with raspberry jam atop filled crepes with a fork.

Table of Contents

Crepes Are Better Than Pancakes

There, I said it. Move over, pancakes! Crepes have taken over my heart (and stomach!) because they’re softer, thinner, and allow for so much variety. But here’s the thing – even if pancakes are your favorite, you’ll still adore this simple crepe recipe!

These homemade crepes are the perfect texture which pairs perfectly with the cream cheese filling and berry jam. But wait, aren’t crepes hard to make and that’s why we leave them to the professionals? Nope. This recipe is easy and no-nonsense – you’re going to feel so good once you’ve tried it.

The Key To Making Homemade Crepes

The EGGS, and lots of ‘em! Crepes may be thin, but they don’t lack in fluff and airy texture! Eggs are the ingredient that give us that consistency.
The speed! Once you combine all the rest of your ingredients, you’re ready to make your crepes. Keep in mind that you can’t just pour in the batter and let them cook like pancakes. You have to be fast or these babies will burn! Spread your batter thinly with a ladle, and then wait a few seconds for a light golden color to appear. Flip!
The filling, oh my goodness, the filling. It’s made from farmer’s cheese, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk. It’s rich, creamy, and delicious!
Baking them! Once you roll the filling up in your crepes, you’re going to pop them in the oven for 40 minutes. Just trust me – it really brings everything together.

Key Ingredients for Crepe Batter

milk in a bowl flour in bowl farmer\'s cheese in a white bowl bottle of vanilla bowl of cream cheese wooden bowl with raspberries bowl of fine white sugar melted butter bowl of eggs bowl of condensed milk and water.

Truly simple ingredients – I promise!

Eggs– large.
Melted butter– unsalted.
Milk– whole milk or 2%.
Sugar– fine.
Vanilla– powdered vanilla or liquid.
Flour– all purpose flour.
Water-room temperture.

Then for your filling, you’ll need…

Sweetened condensed milk
Cream cheese– take it out before starting the crepes, so it gets soft and no clumps form with mixing.
Farmers cheese– if you can’t find farmer’s cheese, use ricotta cheese.
Berries of your choice- raspberries or strawberries are my favorites to use in this crepe recipe.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How To Make Homemade Crepes

Step 1: Whisk the Eggs

Start by whisking all of your eggs until they’re a pale yellow.

mixed crepe batter in a bowl with eggshells on the side.

Step 2: Add in Ingredients

Add in the sugar, vanilla, milk, and melted butter. Combine.

whisked crepe batter in a silver bowl with a whisk.

Step 3: Fold in the Flour

After everything is mixed well, fold in the flour with a spatula.

flour in a bowl with crepe batter and a spatula for mixing.

Step 4: The right consistency

If the batter is not runny, add some water or milk in very small amounts until it reaches its runny consistency.

a silver bowl with crepe batter a spatula and a measuring cup.

Step 5: Heat the Pan

Heat a nonstick crepe pan or a regular nonstick pan. Melt a small slice of butter once the pan is heated. Keep the heat setting on medium while making the crepes so it doesn’t get too hot or cool.

a skillet with olive oil on a wooden board.

Step 6: Pour

Hold the pan in your left hand, and use a soup ladle in your right hand to add batter to the pan. Ladle just enough for a thin layer.

a wooden board with a skillet and crepe batter.

Step 7: Make sure the batter covers the pan

Use your left hand to turn the pan around to allow the batter to coat it in a circle. Once coated, place it back on the stove to cook until it’s a light golden brown.

a skillet with a half cooked crepe on it being flipped over with a spatula.

Step 8: Flip

Flip the crepe over and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown.

cooking a crepe in a skillet on a wooden board.

Step 9: Cool The Crepes Down

Once it’s completely cooked, add it to a plate and repeat the process until the rest of the batter has been used.

Filling:

Mix together the Farmer’s cheese, softened cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk.

Spread a tablespoon of filling on one crepe and then roll it and place it in a deep baking dish. Repeat for all crepes.

filled sweet crepes in a dish with filling in a separate bowl.

Use melted butter to lightly brush between the crepes and the tops so they won’t stick together while baking.

sweet crepes in a baking dish being basted with melted butter.

Cover the dish with foil or a cover. Transfer to the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes before serving.

Simple Berry Jam:

Use whatever berry you like and add it to a blender or food processor with sugar. Blend until smooth. You can either drizzle it on as-is, or strain it for a smooth berry sauce. If you don’t have a blender or food processor, use this no cooking freezer jam recipe.

jam in a glass cup with an immersion blender on a white plate on the side.

Serve the crepes warm with berry sauce and enjoy!

Variations of Crepes

I really hope you put your fears aside and try this simple crepe recipe! They’re perfect year-round, but they’re also fun to make for the holidays. Here are a few ideas for how to make your homemade crepes more festive.

Add some bright green food dye to your crepe and call them the grinch! Serve with the same cream cheese filling and serve with raspberries.
You know how people pour their pancake batter in different formations to make shapes like snowmen or Christmas trees? You can do that too, but by shaping your already cooked crepes. They’re so thin and forgiving that you can do whatever you want with them.
Add little pretzels on top of a triangle-folded crepe and with a few berries for eyes and a nose, it’ll look like rudolph!
Add red dye to the batter and make heart-shaped crepes for your Valentine.

Recipe FAQs

What’s the difference between crepe batter and pancake batter?

Crepe batter doesn’t have a rising agent in it like baking soda or powder. That’s why crepes are super thin!

Why does my crepe turn out rubbery?

Your might’ve been too thick! Next time try adding water or milk to the batter to get that perfect runny consistency.

Why are my crepes crisp?

Your pan was probably too hot which made the edges of your crepe crisp up. No problem – just make sure you keep your skillet on a more consistent medium-low temperature next time.

sweet crepes in a dish with raspberries sprinkled on top.

Here are some tasty breakfast recipes you’re sure to enjoy:

You can make Blueberry Breakfast Casserole Recipe right at home!
Love on-the-go recipes? These Homemade Breakfast Burritos with Potatoes are perfect!
Sweet Cottage Cheese and Fruit Bowl is a delicious protein-filled breakfast great for any morning of the week!
Make restaurant-style Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict for a classy Sunday brunch dish!

Other Cream Cheese Recipes to Try

If you tried this Simple Crepe Recipe with Cream Cheese and Berry filling or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and leave your 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you!