Mixed Berry Crepes

Undoubtedly, crepes are a wonderful invention. That's why they get their well-deserved recognition on International Crepe Day. These red fruit crepes combine two things I adore. On the one hand, the easy and delicious crepe batter and, on the other, a perfect combination of strawberries, blueberries, currants and raspberries, with just the right amount of sugar to slightly reduce the pleasant tartness of the red fruits. A delight!

International Crepe Day is celebrated every February 2, coinciding with Our Lady of Candelaria, or Le Chandeleur. This French festivity marks the end of Christmas and symbolizes prosperity, light and the sun, which is represented in the form of the golden crepe.

Tradition says that making crepes on Candlemas brings good luck and fortune, but with one small condition: you must flip the crepe in the air with your right hand while holding a gold coin in your left hand. If it lands perfectly, there will be prosperity.

So you can start practicing the noble art of flipping crepes in the air, I share these red fruit crepes that we prepared in the de Buyer Mineral B iron crepe pan. You'll see how simple the French crepe batter recipe is and how the accompaniment couldn't be fresher, more colorful or more delicious. Happy International Crepe Day!

Ingredients

For the French crepe batter

• 250 g of wheat flour
• 3 whole eggs
• 500 ml of whole milk
• 50 g of unsalted butter
• 1 pinch of salt

To accompany and serve the crepes

• Strawberry or red fruit coulis*
• Fresh red fruits: raspberries, currants, strawberries, blueberries (whichever you like best)
• A few mint leaves
• Strawberry jam (optional)
• White or brown sugar (optional)

*About the coulis: Making coulis at home is very simple. Here you can see how to make raspberry coulis. To make it with strawberries or any other red fruit, the amount of fruit is the same. You can also find coulis or syrup in supermarkets, in the baking section.

Preparation

Preparing the crepes

1. Put the flour in a bowl and make a well in the center. Add the salt.
2. Pour the eggs into the center and mix with a whisk. Gradually add the milk to obtain a smooth batter (strain it through a sieve if necessary or if you notice lumps, or you can beat it with an electric mixer to remove them).
3. Let the batter rest in the refrigerator so the flour hydrates (at least one hour, or you can make it a day ahead).
4. Heat your de Buyer Mineral B iron crepe pan over medium-low heat. Put the butter, let it melt from the heat and spread or brush it over the surface of the crepe pan (once hot, don't wait to add the batter, so the butter doesn't burn).
5. With a ladle, add the batter and tilt the crepe pan to distribute it across the surface.
6. Let the batter set and flip the crepe when you see bubbles forming in the batter.
7. Cook on the other side and, when done, place the crepe on a plate and cover with a cotton cloth to keep it warm. Repeat the process until the batter is finished or you have cooked as many crepes as you want.

Plating the crepes

1. Fold each crepe in half and fold it in half again.
2. Place two or three crepes on each plate or in bowls, and generously drizzle the coulis over them in a thin stream.
3. Arrange the red fruits around the crepes: some currants, blueberries, a few raspberries and some strawberries halved. The ones you like best!
4. Garnish with a few mint leaves and sprinkle white or brown sugar on top or, if you prefer, you can add ground cinnamon. Enjoy!

Suggestions

• If you want to know a bit more about crepes and their history, don't miss this post where we talk about them. You'll also find some sweet and savory ideas to enjoy your crepes.
• You can cook your crepes in the de Buyer Mineral B iron crepe pan for an authentic finish. But if you seek convenience, you can make them in a non-stick crepe pan. Here you can see all the options, so you don't miss making some delicious crepes.
• You can fill the crepes with a little jam if you want them even more complete.
• If you have leftover batter, you can store it in the fridge well covered and that way you can enjoy delicious crepes for breakfast the next day.