I think I could eat crepes all day if I let myself. (It’s a good thing I don’t.) But it sure would be easy to. Have you ever had crepes filled with Nutella and and spread with some whipped cream? Or simply filled with strawberry jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar? It’s really hard to stop eating one after the other…after the other.
No one in our family has issues with gluten intolerance but I frequently cook and bake with gluten free grains and ingredients to give our systems an occasional break from gluten. Gluten free crepes is one of my latest experiments. And I have to say, though nothing GF is just like the real thing, these come pretty darn close. And I’m willing to bet that anyone who ate these wouldn’t be able to guess they’re GF. They have a great flavor and texture.
Crepes are super versatile – they can be stuffed with any kind of filling you can conjure up. In fact, we went to a restaurant in Tacoma, Savor Creperie, that features all kinds of imaginative crepes on their menu. These crepes can be used for both sweet and savory fillings, simply omit the tablespoon of sugar if you’re making the latter.
Ready to make some gluten free crepes?
Let’s get started!
Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
Add the wet ingredients to it and whisk until combined and fairly smooth.
Add a little more milk if it’s too thick (you can test one crepe to determine if you want to add more milk to make a thinner crepe). Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
Heat a 10-inch skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and spray lightly with a bit of oil. Pour 1/3 cup of the batter into the pan and tip the pan in a circular motion to spread out the batter. Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown, then flip over and cook another 1-2 minutes. Repeat with remaining crepes, stacking them on top of each other on a plate.
Serve immediately with your choice of filling.
Enjoy!
Best Gluten Free Crepes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown rice flour
- 1/2 cup white rice flour
- 2 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs ,at room temperature
- 1 cup milk ,at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar (omit if using savory fillings)
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add the wet ingredients and whisk to combine until fairly smooth. Add a little more milk if it's too thick (you can test one crepe to determine if you want to add more milk to make a thinner crepe). Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a 10-inch skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and spray lightly with a bit of oil. Pour 1/3 cup of the batter into the pan and tip the pan in a circular motion to spread out the batter.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown, then flip over and cook another 1-2 minutes. Repeat with remaining crepes, stacking them on top of each other on a plate.
- Serve immediately with your choice of filling (eg, jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar).
Amy Stafford says
I am a huge crepe fan, and I love that these are gluten free. I will be making up a batch this weekend.
Amanda | The Chunky Chef says
I love crepes, but have always been intimidated to make them at home. You make it sound easy, so I’ll have to give these a try :)
The Food Hunter says
your crepes look perfect! who would know they are GF>
[email protected] The Kitcheneer says
I LOVE crepes! What I love more is that these are GF! Pinning! 😁
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
I haven’t had crepes in FOREVER! And never with nutella…I need to get on that. I want to surprise my (gf) mom with these next time we visit.
Lucy says
I want to try crepes soon!
Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says
I keep meaning to make creps – this recipe looks easy! :D
Sheena says
I really love that you made these gluten free! They look quite amazing and we’d love to give them a try! Thanks for the recipe!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I could eat crepes all day, too! So many different options :) Love your gluten-free version. Yum!
Jenny | Honey and Birch says
You can never go wrong with crepes – can’t wait to try your GF version!
Cookin Canuck says
We just moved into the Seattle area, so I’m putting Savor Creperie onto my list of “must try” restaurants. My family adores crepes and I love that you made a version that everyone can enjoy.
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
I am super impressed that you were able to make a gluten free crepe that holds together well enough to roll. Well done!
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says
I absolutely love crepes! They’re so easy and versatile!
Lauren says
These crepes look perfect!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
I think I’ve only made crepes twice and that was a very long time ago. I need to try your gluten free recipe. I believe I have all the ingredients already in my pantry.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
mmm I haven’t had a good crepe since I was in Hawaii….before that it was France! I need get better about making them at home! These look perfect!
Renee Thompson says
The crepes turned out perfect.Thanks for the great recipe
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks, Renee, I’m so happy to hear that!
Becky says
Can they be made ahead and frozen without loosing their integrity?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Becky, I haven’t tried freezing them so I’m not entirely sure. Please let us know the results if you try it!
Skarin says
Great recipe! We’ve been eating a lot of crepes lately, but I just had a request for a gluten-free version. Your version here really taste spot on! I did however have to add a bit more milk to get the delicate texture we enjoy so much. Thank you! Btw, our favorite way to eat crepes is with a little powdered sugar and a squeeze of lemon. My kids can not stop eating these!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Fantastic, thank you, Skarin!
Jessa Singer says
Great texture and flavor. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Sue Cooper says
Hi, came across this recipe and tried right away. I just made some blueberry and raspberry think syrup. I tried the recipe, first batch I forgot to melt the butter when added. It was quite soft but I think it make them a bit heavier, but not bad. So I doubled the next batch and they are perfect. My next time I will add spices to add a spark to them. I plan on using these as a gf wrap, or just bread for a grill cheese. Supper simple to make, and they have no grittiness to them. And my biggest pet peeve on gf breads as they turn to mush in your mouth once you bite into it. These don’t hand have a very lovely texture. Hmmmmm I think even a hot dog would do well. Thanks so much for such a great recipe.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Wonderful, I’m so glad to hear that, Sue, thank you!