When it comes to sweet breakfast ideas, nothing hits the spot quite like these delicious crepe rolls. A thin, tender chocolate crepe, stuffed with fluffy whipped cream and crunchy cookie pieces is exactly the answer to your breakfast or dessert needs.
Not into a sweet crepe roll? This recipe is so customizable that you can replace the sweet ingredients with ingredients like garlic butter, ham, or cheese for a savory crepe roll.
Whether you want to create a hearty breakfast, or a sweet after dinner treat this is one recipe that you will love to experiment with. Try these delicious crepe rolls as a sweet or savory addition to your meal.
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Why This Recipe Works
This is the best crepe rolls recipe because of its simplicity and versatility, making it suitable for both sweet crepe rolls and savory crepe rolls.
What makes these homemade crepe rolls so special is their ability to transition seamlessly between meals. For breakfast, they can be filled with scrambled eggs, ham, or cheese, making for a savory start to the day. As a dessert, the crepes can be filled with anything from Nutella and fresh fruit to mascarpone and chocolate syrup.
Additionally, this crepe roll recipe is also easy to modify based on dietary preferences. For example, you can swap whole milk for dairy-free options like almond or coconut milk or use gluten-free flour for those with sensitivities. These easy crepe rolls offer endless possibilities and are a perfect match for any meal.
Ingredients
Flour:
While this recipe calls for all-purpose flour, other flours can be used depending on your personal taste and dietary preferences. For gluten-free crepe rolls, you can substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. Buckwheat, almond, and whole wheat flour are some other popular alternatives.
Cocoa Powder:
These sweet crepe rolls take on a chocolaty flavor with the addition of cocoa powder to the crepe batter. If you want to leave out the cocoa powder, you can definitely do so without affecting the texture of the crepe rolls recipe. However, if you're looking to replace it, you could use chocolate protein powder for a protein boost or try carob powder, which has a similar texture but offers a naturally sweet flavor.
Sugar:
While sugar is added to this sweet crepe roll recipe, you can use ingredients like honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup to sweeten your crepes. However, if you are making savory crepes, you may want to omit the sweetening agent as well as the cocoa powder.
Milk:
Whole milk is often considered the best option for crepe rolls because its fat content adds richness and creates a smooth texture in the crepes. Low-fat skim. almond, oat, coconut, soy, or buttermilk can also be used to create your homemade crepes.
Whipping Cream:
The whipping cream adds richness and airiness to your easy crepe rolls but for an alternative, you can fill your crepes with whipped coconut cream, marscapone cheese, custard, Nutella, cream cheese, fruit compote, Greek yogurt, ice cream, chocolate ganache, or coconut cream instead.
Cookies:
Have fun with this ingredient and choose to use your favorite cookies to fill your homemade crepe rolls with.
How to Make Crepe Rolls
Step One:
Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk to a bowl and whisk to combine.
Step Two:
Add cooking spray to a skillet or frying pan and heat over medium heat. Pour a thin layer of the batter into the hot pan, rolling it around so that the bottom of the pan becomes evenly coated.
Step Three:
Once the edges of the crepe start to lift and the surface looks dry, use a thin spatula to gently flip it. The other side will only need about 30 seconds to cook. Remove from the heat and repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining batter.
Step Four:
Beat the whipping cream until it's whipped.
Step Five:
Place your cookies in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to crush the cookies into bite-sized pieces.
Step Six:
To build your rolls, lay 2 crepes out, overlapping slightly, to create the base. Spread the whipped cream on top, followed by a layer of cookie crumbs.
Step Seven:
Starting at the edge closest to you, tightly roll the crepe away from you. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Step Eight:
Slice the roll into 2-inch thick pieces.
Step Nine:
Serve your homemade crepe rolls while still cold, and enjoy!
Tips
- You will want to let the crepes cool before rolling them with the whipped cream. Using warm crepes can result in melting, soggy rolls that fall apart.
- Get creative with your favorite toppings. You can experiment with Nutella, peanut butter, jam, honey, chopped fruits, chocolate chips, or caramel sauce for sweet crepe rolls. Make savory crepe rolls using garlic butter, cheese, ham, spinach, or eggs.
What to Serve With Crepe Rolls
These homemade crepe rolls are incredibly versatile and can be served with a variety of sides to complement their flavors. Pair them with more whipped cream, a dollop of fruit jam, or a scoop of ice cream to turn your sweet crepe rolls into a decadent dessert. For a hearty breakfast, serve them alongside scrambled eggs, bacon, or a breakfast casserole.
FAQs
Can I make crepes ahead of time for this recipe?
Yes! You can make crepes ahead of time, stack them with parchment paper, and refrigerate or freeze them for later use in your crepe rolls recipe.
How do I avoid soggy crepe rolls?
Let the crepes cool slightly before adding fillings such as whipped cream or other soft fillings that may melt or make them soggy.
What's the best way to store leftover crepe rolls?
Store leftover crepe rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. You can freeze any additional crepes for up to 1 month. Just stack them with parchment paper and store them in an airtight container or freezer bag.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cookies crushed
Instructions
- Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk to a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add cooking spray to a skillet or frying pan and heat over medium heat. Pour a thin layer of the batter into the hot pan, rolling it around so that the bottom of the pan becomes evenly coated.
- Once the edges of the crepe start to lift and the surface looks dry, use a thin spatula to gently flip it. The other side will only need about 30 seconds to cook. Remove from the heat and repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining batter.
- Beat the whipping cream until it's whipped.
- Place your cookies in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to crush the cookies into bite-sized pieces.
- To build your rolls, lay 2 crepes out, overlapping slightly, to create the base. Spread the whipped cream on top, followed by a layer of cookie crumbs.
- Starting at the edge closest to you, tightly roll the crepe away from you. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the roll into 2-inch thick pieces.
- Serve your homemade crepe rolls while still cold, and enjoy!
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Notes
- You will want to let the crepes cool before rolling them with the whipped cream. Using warm crepes can result in melting, soggy rolls that fall apart.
- Get creative with your favorite toppings. You can experiment with Nutella, peanut butter, jam, honey, chopped fruits, chocolate chips, or caramel sauce for sweet crepe rolls. Make savory crepe rolls using garlic butter, cheese, ham, spinach, or eggs.