Description
These Decadent Red Velvet Crêpes are a romantic twist on a classic breakfast favorite — soft, velvety crêpes with a hint of cocoa, filled with sweet cream cheese frosting and topped with fresh berries. Elegant, indulgent, and perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special morning.
Ingredients
For the Crêpes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups milk
2 large eggs
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tsp red food coloring (gel preferred)
For the Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
For Topping:
Fresh strawberries or raspberries
Chocolate shavings
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and red food coloring until smooth.
3. Gradually whisk wet ingredients into dry until no lumps remain. Chill batter for 30 minutes.
4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
5. Pour 1/4 cup batter into the pan, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
6. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side or until lightly set. Repeat with remaining batter.
7. For the filling, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
8. Fold in whipped cream to make it light and fluffy.
9. Spread filling onto each crêpe, roll or fold, and top with berries and chocolate shavings.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Chill the crêpe batter — it helps create tender, delicate crêpes.
Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red hue without thinning the batter.
Make the crêpes ahead and store them stacked with parchment between layers.
Try adding a drizzle of chocolate or raspberry sauce for extra indulgence.
Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a Valentine’s Day breakfast in bed!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled crêpe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: red velvet crêpes, Valentine’s Day breakfast, romantic desserts, cream cheese filling, brunch recipes