Easy Chocolate Crepes

Ingredients

• 100 grams (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons chocolate powder (or cocoa powder)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 300 ml (1 1/3 cups) whole milk
• 1 teaspoon butter for greasing
• 150 grams (5 1/3 ounces) dark chocolate
• 150 ml (1/3 pint (157ml)) whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. 1

   For the crepes: In a large bowl, whisk the flour, chocolate powder and the sugar; set aside.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and the milk with an electric mixer on medium speed. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the chocolate mixture and beat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the vanilla extract, melted butter and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated.

3. 3

   Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat for 1 minute. Add 1 teaspoon butter, swirling to coat.

4. 4

   When melted, pour small portions of the batter with a ladle until cover completely the bottom of the pan. When the first side of the crepe begins to pull away from the pan, flip with a rubber spatula and cook an additional 1-2 minutes or until cooked through. Repeat the process until the batter runs out.

5. 5

   For the chocolate sauce: In a medium bowl, add the chocolate broken into pieces and the butter. Melt for 45 seconds in the microwave. Remove the bowl from microwave, pour the cream over the melted chocolate and stir with a fork until obtain a creamy mixture.

6. 6

   With a pastry bag, garnish the crepes with the chocolate sauce and serve.