Get creative with breakfast and brunch with these sweet & savory crepe filling ideas. Celebrate the classic French street food with these new variations that excite your eyes and taste buds.
If crepes are not part of your regular breakfast and brunch rotation, they should be. These incredibly thin pancakes are the perfect vehicle for all kinds of amazing toppings – sweet or savory!
I’ve gathered up some of the most interesting ideas in crepe fillings for you to taste and get inspired by. I am sure you will find your new favorite combo and be converted to loving crepes just as much as me. They are such a fabulous way to dress up your breakfast or snack time – or any time really.
Make it a brunch buffet
One of the best parts about crepes is how each person can customize their own. Since it is all about the fillings, you can cater to all sorts of dietary preferences. Just lay out a variety of fillings and everyone can dress up their crepes to their own desires.
The crepes themselves can be made from all kinds of flours. I like using partially whole wheat or even oat flour since they are rich in nutrients, but you’ll find lot of ideas from these other recipes. And once you have your base, it’s time to get creative.
It’s especially amazing to incorporate fresh, seasonal produce into your crepes. Whether you are going for a sweet spread with lots of fresh fruit, or more savory choices with cheese and vegetables, pick up some of whatever is available at the farmer’s market.
Stick with the classics like cheese and mushrooms, or get creative with some of these great ideas. Either way, you are sure to have a winning spread that everyone will want to copy. Don’t forget to check out my Mango and Ricotta Crepes post for ideas on preparing the pancakes ahead of time to make everything easier.
SWEET RECIPES
1. Healthy Mango Crepes with Maple-Lime Ricotta Filling
Step up your morning with the classic tropical combination of mango and lime – in crepes. Not only they are delicious but also healthy thanks to fresh fruit, whole-grains and oat flour!
Recipe by: Yummy Addiction
2. Apple Cinnamon Crepes
Apple Cinnamon Crepes are the perfect fall breakfast! Thin pancakes filled with chopped apples and fall spices, it just like having apple pie for breakfast!
Recipe by: Windy City Dinner Fairy
3. Nutella Crepes with Strawberries
Thin, lacy and delicious eggless crepes filled with nutella, walnuts and strawberries makes a filling breakfast or a dessert.
Recipe by: Flavours Treat
4. Classic French Crepes with Lemon Curd
Classic French crepes that are light in texture, slightly crisp on the edges and delicious all-around! Filled with a lemon curd that packs a zesty punch, this recipe will urge you to make this for brunch in the comforts of your home.
Recipe by: Caramel Tinted Life
5. Chocolate Tiramisu Pancakes
Chocolate Tiramisu crepes are the ultimate Shrove Tuesday treat. Chocolate, coffee and Mascarpone cream combine with classic Italian cookies to create a simple, yet stylish dessert.
Recipe by: Little Sugar Snaps
6. Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Crepes
These roasted strawberry rhubarb crepes with homemade chocolate and hazelnut spread are the perfect way to celebrate spring.
Recipe by: Use Your Noodles
7. Bananas Foster Nutella Crepes
Bananas Foster Nutella Crepes make a deliciously decadent breakfast or sinful dessert! Stuffed with Nutella and topped with sauteed bananas they are sure to be a show stopper on your table!
Recipe by: Windy City Dinner Fairy
8. Strawberry Crepes with Cream Cheese Filling
These delicate strawberry crepes are rolled up with a luscious cream cheese filling and finished off with a sweet strawberry topping and homemade whipped cream. This decadent entree is perfect to serve for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Recipe by: Wanderzest
9. Crepes with Caramelized Peaches
Simple crepes topped with sweet caramelized peaches will be your next summertime breakfast craving!
Recipe by: Salt Jar
10. Ice Cream Stuffed Crepes with Nutella and Fresh Berries
You will absolutely go crazy for these Ice Cream Stuffed Crepes with Nutella and Berries. It’s the ultimate creamy, satisfying dessert.
Recipe by: Neighbor Food
11. Orange Ricotta Crepes
A simple blender recipe for Orange Ricotta Crepes. Delightful for a long weekend breakfast treat!
Recipe by: A Taste of Wellbeing
12. Cannoli Cream Crepes
A fun twist on two traditional favorites: easy crepes filled with rich and tangy cannoli cream are the perfect breakfast treat!
Recipe by: Slumber and Scones
13. Light & Healthy Blueberry Crepes
No one will believe that this decadent dessert is good for you! Healthy Blueberry Crepes, made with seeds & grains, are filled with fresh blueberries & flavored yogurt then drizzled with dark chocolate. It’s the perfect no-guilt dessert or even breakfast.
Recipe by: 2 Cookin Mamas
14. Pear and chocolate crepes
Delicious crepes filled with vanilla pastry cream, topped with a poached pear, hot chocolate sauce and toasted almond flakes.
Recipe by: Creme de Citron
15. Ginger Cardamom Crepes
Add a little pizzazz to your weekend morning with these easy, gluten-free, Ginger Cinnamon Crepes. These are blissful filled with a ginger cardamom apple pear mix and topped with Coconut Non-dairy whipped topping.
Recipe by: Savory Spin
SAVORY RECIPES
1. Smoked Salmon Crepes with Cream Cheese and Honey Mustard Sauce
Smoked salmon crepes make a simple, quick and tasty dinner! They can be also served cold – you can pack them in your lunchbox and take them to work.
Recipe by: Everyday Delicious
2. Crab-Stuffed Crepes
Crab-stuffed crepes have a creamy, decadent crab seafood filling and luscious lemon cheese sauce. This crab filling for crepes is quick and easy to prepare so you can have this special meal ready in no time.
Recipe by: Erica’s Recipes
3. Vietnamese Chicken Crepes
These Vietnamese chicken crepes are a great meal for any season. The easy homemade crepes are stuffed full of chicken, veggies, peanuts and flavoursome hoisin sauce.
Recipe by: Your Ultimate Menu
4. Huevos Rancheros Crepes
Huevos Rancheros cornmeal crepes are a delicious twist on the humble Mexican breakfast dish. Keep things simple or push the boat out by dressing them up with a few additional Mexican inspired goodies if desired.
Recipe by: Little Sugar Snaps
5. Savory Crepes with Meat Mushroom Veggie Filling
Crepes with a filling loaded with ground meat, sauteed carrots and mushrooms and cooked cabbage. These Ukrainian crepes are perfect for parties!
Recipe by: Valentina’s Corner
6. French Crepes with Eggs and Cheddar
Easy-to-make recipe for French crepes filled with creamy eggs, sharp cheddar, and chives. Perfect for brunch!
Recipe by: Vanilla Bean Cuisine
7. Savory Chicken Crepes with Mushrooms
Make-ahead Savory Chicken Crepes with Mushrooms are perfect for a romantic date night dinner, an elegant brunch dish or a dinner party main dish. These easy savory chicken crepes blanketed in a cheesy mornay sauce not only look sensational, but you won’t believe how delicious they are.
Recipe by: Grits and Pinecones
8. Grain-Free Crepes with Roasted Asparagus, Spinach, and Feta
Savory grain-free crepes with roasted asparagus, spinach, feta and egg. A delicious grain-free breakfast (or dinner!).
Recipe by: The Roasted Root
9. Red Velvet Savory Crepes Florentine
Red velvet savory crepes florentine (eggless) makes a delicious healthy breakfast or brunch. Naturally colored with beetroot, no apf, no eggs. Kid friendly.
Recipe by: Carve Your Craving
10. Cheesy Vegetable Crepes
This is a wonderful vegetarian dinner, that will fulfill even the meat-eaters! These European-style pancakes are packed with veggies and then baked with mozzarella cheese until gooey and golden!
Recipe by: Everyday Delicious
11. Beef Stroganoff Crepes
Beef stroganoff is hearty, delicious, comfort food that can be made as simple or gourmet as you like. This recipe is for an easy beef stroganoff with ground beef made fancy by serving in French crepes.
Recipe by: Erica’s Recipes
12. Mushroom Kale Frittata Crepes
These frittata crepes are filled with tender kale, earthy wild mushrooms and melt-in-your-mouth Fontina cheese for a hearty fall dish that you’ll want to make on repeat.
Recipe by: Country Hill Cottage
13. Easy Crepes with Leftover Chicken and Cheese Filling
These savory chicken crepes are a great way to use up left-over chicken, ham or other meat in the fridge. Perfect snack, appetizer or meal.
Recipe by: Sustain My Cooking Habit
14. Crepes with Spinach and Cheese Filling
These crepes with spinach and cheese filling are a delicious vegetarian brunch idea, easy to make and full of goodness.
Recipe by: Everyday Healthy Recipes
15. Chicken and Mushroom Crepe
Delicious chicken, mushroom and leeks crepes covered in a decadent béchamel sauce and topped with bubbling Gruyere cheese! Guests go nuts for this!
Recipe by: Entertaining with Beth
1 Comment
Jaya Avendel
August 26, 2021 at 12:45 pmLove that you have a mix of sweet and savory recipes! The chicken and mushrooms catch my eye the most for a delicious dinner platter, while the apple cinnamon ones go into the back of my mind for autumn breakfast. 🙂