Happy Valentine’s Day! I can’t think of a better way to say ‘I love you’ than with a serving of these delicious Strawberry Lemon Sweetheart Crêpes (dairy-free option), just in time to impress the pants of of your sweetie (haha… breakfast in bed perhaps?)!
I remember my mom making crêpes when we were young. In fact, we included her recipe for Ukrainian savoury crêpes in the cookbook – they really are amazing. My mom is one of the most patient people I know. So making crêpes was no big deal for her.
Making crêpes is actually relatively simple (and made in a blender – my kind of recipe), but there is a bit of a method to keep in mind. If you don’t have the patience of a saint in the kitchen (like my mom does), fear not. There are a couple of tricks to making crêpes that I’ll let you in on: they really make a difference!
How to Make the Perfect Crêpes:
- Use a blender for best results. You can mix them by hand, but a blender will give you the best results hands down. I use a Vitamix Ascent 3500 but any blender should do.
- For best results use whole milk. Other types of milk work – note that you will get a less structured (softer) crepe with the plant-based milks.
- Don’t think that you can skip the waiting period between making the batter and cooking the crepes. You can’t. Trust me, I’ve tried. Ok… well you can technically, but you won’t get as good of a result. Resting the batter allows the flour to fully absorb the liquid and gives the gluten a chance to relax, which results in a much better texture. The best part is that you CAN MAKE THE BATTER AHEAD (I love anything you can make ahead), and it can sit for 30 minutes up to a couple of days in the fridge until you are ready to cook your crêpes.
- Invest in a good nonstick pan. A crêpe pan is king thanks to the low sides that make it easy to flip the crêpe (bonus points if you have the crêpe spreader), but any good small-medium (usually around 7-8″) nonstick pan with a heavy bottom will do in a pinch.
- Cook the crêpes over medium even heat. Pour a small amount of batter (a few tablespoons usually – enough to lightly coat the bottom of the pan), twirl the pan to coat with the batter and cook until the bottom is just light brown. Flip gently using your fingers or a spatula (carefully), and cook briefly on the other side.
These Strawberry Lemon Sweetheart Crêpes are NEXT LEVEL. With a solid hit of lemon and all dressed up with a delicious strawberry puree and a handful of strawberry hearts if you’re up for it (highly recommend), they are absolutely adorable and ridiculously good. You can add a dollop of whip or Greek or coconut yogurt should you wish, but they are pretty perfect on their own.
For other things to make this Valentine’s Day try these Healthyish Chocolate Waffles (using a heart shaped waffle maker of course), this Strawberry Heart Slab Pie (another great excuse to buy a mini heart cookie cutter), Heart Shaped Rosemary Oven Fries, Chocolate Coconut Love Bites, or this Italian Shakshuka for something savoury.
How to Make Strawberry Hearts:
- You will need a paring knife and a small heart shaped cookie cutter for this.
- Wash larger strawberries (depending on the size of your cutter) and cut them in half length ways.
- Place each strawberry flat side down and press the cookie cutter into the berry to make the heart. Repeat with the remaining strawberries!
Strawberry Lemon Sweetheart Crêpes
Strawberry Lemon Crêpes
Ingredients
Lemon Crêpes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk*
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter or butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
Strawberry Puree
- 4 cups strawberries frozen or fresh
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
Lemon Crepes
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Blend all of the ingredients together (I used the Vitamix Ascent Machine) starting on Variable 1 and increasing to the highest speed for 20 seconds. Let it sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 1 day in the fridge.
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To cook the crêpes, heat a small frying pan or crêpe pan lightly brushed with oil over medium heat. Pour 3-4 tablespoons of batter in the pan, tilting to evenly coat the pan with a thin layer of batter and cook until lightly browned on each side.
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Repeat with each crêpe, stacking them on top of each other when cooked.
Strawberry Puree
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Blend everything together in your blender until smooth (about 30 seconds) and set aside. Serve the crêpes folded with a spoon of puree and a dollop of sweetened coconut whip or whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries.
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To make the heart-shaped strawberries simply cut large strawberries in half length-ways, place cut-side-down, and use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the hearts.
Recipe Notes
*whole milk works best. Plant-based beverages will work, but don't give the same texture.
I can’t have any regular flour – do you think I could substitute for Almond or Rice Flour?
Hmmm good question I’m not sure how they would turn out you would have to give it a whirl!
Lovely, definitely making these for hubs next weekend!
I love all of this! thank you for posting such fabulessness…quesiton about entering the giveaway, what if you follow you and follow vitamix and already subscribe to your blog? Are we automatically registered to win?? Thanks!
Thank you Nina!! So sweet. And yes you are officially entered great question! Will cross my fingers for you!
I had the same question! Awesome!
My mouth is seriously watering! I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about the Vitamix products!
Awesome and good luck!
I’ve been really debating getting a Vitamix as it is an investment. Do you have any advice as to which model is best? My primary uses would be soups, sauces, smoothies and maybe juicing? Thanks for the opportunity to win one and then I wouldn’t have to choose!!!
I have used a few and prefer the Ascent 2500 so far!
I’ve wanted a Vitamix for YEARRS! Always said it would be on my bridal registry, however, prince charming’s are no where to be found.
I follow and subscribe, love your recipes!
Thank you Stephanie!!!!
Subscribed, following and would love to win a Vitamix for our new family! Tori you are amazing, and absolutely love trying out the recipes you post!
Aw thank you Melissa!!! Best of luck!!!
Thank you so much for doing this! I’m changing to a more plant based diet and I would love to start making smoothies and cashew cream and garlic sauce! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win this! ❤️
My pleasure Adriana and nice work on making some changes! Good luck!
Thanks for the opportunity to win one of these great machines! Would love it!
My pleasure and good luck Louisa!
This looks superb! It would be a dream come true to have a Vitamix in my kitchen. I am a big time smoothie bowl fan but my blender is very inefficient. My birthday is this month and it would be a dream come true to win this!
Good luck and happy birthday in advance!!!
Those crepes look so amazing Tori!!! Thanks for the amazing giveaway opportunity 🙂
Those look delicious! Would love to win!
Yay!! So happy for you, what an unreal partnership!
Always dreamed of owning one. Xx
P.s I use your chia pudding recipe every week! Love it.
Yayy! Thanks for the contest and the recipes, Tori! I want to try these crêpes. I have never made any before.
ok-I think if I already follow all the above, I’m good to go for being submitted?? thank you Tori for all your amazing recipes and cute pics 🙂
Is this only for Canadian residents?
❤️ Your blog and recipes.
I completed all. Thanks for the giveaway.
awesome,done thanks!
@ksceviour on instagram 🙂
Amazing giveaway. Have entered on the IG post but I’m already subscribed. Do I need to subscribe again!
Oh these look delicious and the strawberry hearts – LOVE <3- Awesome giveaway!
Do we have to do all three to be entered?
I subscribed quite a long time ago but don’t use IG.
Please advise.
Can’t wait to try your crepes!
The crepes look amazing!!! Thank you for sharing 😊
following both you and Vitamix, and subscribe to your blog. Thank you for the great recipes. A Vitamix would make my day
Awesome!! Love to see a great giveaway open to Canadians!! Woot Woot. Love your blog and follow you all the time on instagram. Keep doing what you do.
Now following @vitamixca and @fraichenutrition on Instagram and subscribed to your fraicheliving.com. This would be an awesome kitchen tool, as we follow a plant based nutrition plan and I’m caring for my mom after she was recently in the hospital for 10 days. Thanks for the opportunity!
Just entered! LOve your instagram photos and recipe always! Vitamix is a most in everyone’s life! Fingers crossed!! <3 🙂
Would love to win this! And can’t wait to try your garlic sauce recipe!
I can’t seem to find the place to subscribe on your website I have tried the “top right” and it is blank and I have scrolled all the way to the bottom and it is not there either.
Your recipes are always amazing, will be making this for sure and keeping my fingers crossed that my name will come up as the winner for the Vitamix!
Ah! So excited for this. Fingers crossed. Also tried this recipe and it’s sooo delish!
i always wish to try Vitamix.
Is this giveaway open for international?
Sorry it is only Canadian residents!
I followed all steps. @mandaoverturf
I followed all steps.
Hi Tori! I made these for my husband and 3 year old this week, and they were a hit! Definitely the best crepe recipe I have tried before – so flavourful. Thanks for the recipe, keep up the amazing posts 🙂
Thanks so much Meagan!!!
Hi Tori! Huge fan of everything you do. These look fantastic. Is there any way to make these vegan? Have you tried them with flax eggs?
TIA <3
Hi Nicolette, I haven’t tried to make them vegan yet but I should give it a go soon!
I made these vegan. I substituted the eggs for a flax egg replacer. My husband is a chef and he couldn’t believe how good they turned out not using eggs. These were so good everyone loved them even my 4-year-old son! Thanks, Tori there are other recipes I have been looking at that I can wait to try!
Hi Amy that’s soooo great!!! Thank you for the feedback and for rating the recipe I so appreciate it!
I just tried making these and they turned out great! So easy and delicious! A true winner with my family!
Thank you Lina!!!
Made these today for Valentine’s Day for my teenage kids and hubby!! Amazing!! loved the lemon flavour…… added to the family menu ❤️
Hi Fiona! Thanks so much for sharing. I am so happy you and your family loved! Tori
I have been making it a priority to have a really lovely, sit-down, family breakfast every weekend. Today I made these crepes. I used orange zest and juice and served with warm honey, raspberries and orange supremes. These crepes are fabulous and so tender! Thank you for sharing this recipe! 😊
Wow Melanie that sounds so yummy! These crepes are one of my favourite recipes, I am so happy to hear you enjoyed! Tori