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How To Freeze Crepes and Store Them Correctly

Norah Clark
Crepes with caviar.

Norah Clark

Norah Clark, Editor of Boyd Hampers! Norah is a food writer with over a decade of experience in hospitality as a pastry chef, sous chef, and barista; former chef at the Savoy Hotel, Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons and Plaza Hotel.

Crepes can be frozen up to a year, and the process is easy. You can make a batch of crepes and put them in freezer bags with parchment or freezer packaging or a freezer bag.

Crepes are delicious – they're this thin, pancake-like texture that melts into your mouth. If you haven't had them in the past, you're being left out! If you're a huge lover of crepes, then you're in the right spot.

Crepes are also quite adaptable. You can do lots of things with these pancakes. If you're looking to include fruit toppings or enjoy them in a roll with butter they can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Crepes are easy to prepare in large quantities, but you'll need a way of storage.

In this article, we'll walk through the fundamental steps to freezing crepes. We will also share with you the fundamentals of crepes and how they're created for general use.

Read on to find out everything you need to be aware of about freezing crepes and the rest.

What Are Crepes?

Crepes were invented in France and is basically a thin, thinly-made pancake. Crepes can be sweet, savory, or spicy. The crepes can be eaten plain, with toppings, or folded up to have toppings inside!

The most popular method to serve crepes is to fill them with a mixture of ingredients with a wrap that is almost like burritos.

They can also be prepared in two different ways (sweet or sweet), and the fillings differ depending on which type of crepe is being cooked.

Sweet crepes is more popular and is largely what crepes are famous for!

Here are some suggestions for ways to enjoy your crepes.

  • Fold the dish and then fill it with sauteed mushrooms.
  • Serve with yogurt and oatmeal.
  • Serve with eggs and meat.
  • Mix and then top with bananas, cinnamon along with Nutella
  • Serve with a variety of fruits and creams.
  • Roll is a mixture of various fruits and creams
  • Serve with syrup and powdered sugar.
  • Serve with almond slices and bananas, drizzled with chocolate

It is evident that there are many ways to enjoy your crepes. It doesn't matter if you prefer eating crepes with sweets or vegetables, there are many options available for you. This list only offers some popular options for crepes, but there is no limit to these options.

How To Freeze Crepes

Making your crepes freeze-safe is easy. It is recommended to cut your crepes by using parchment paper, wax paper as well as freezer paper.

This will prevent the crepes from sticking together and make them difficult to take apart when you're ready to remove them from the freezer.

The most crucial aspect of being aware is that crepes must be frozen prior to being wrapped, topped, or filled with different items. While you can put them in freezers after cooking, it is better if you freeze crepes once chilled.

Just plan ahead and then only top, fill or wrap the crepes when you need them. This is the most efficient way to freeze and use your crepes.

Here are your directions to store your crepes and crepes frozen in your freezer.

  1. Let the crepes cool to the temperature of the room. Cool them down for two hours following cooking them.
  2. Use wax paper, paper towels, paper, or other substances to make crepes. Then stack them up as you go.
  3. The stack of separated crepes to a heavy-duty storage bag or airtight container. Make sure that you sell the storage unit appropriately.
  4. Label with date, seal, and package.
  5. Keep it in the refrigerator until 5 to 7 days.
  6. Keep it in the freezer for up to 12 months.

You can clearly see that keeping frozen crepes is an easy procedure. It's just as easy to make your crepes after they've been frozen.

If you are planning to cook many crepes at a time, it is possible to do this using the oven, microwave, or even over the stove. You can actually microwave the crepes in a stack for 15 seconds and then have them ready for use.

It is possible to allow the crepes to defrost in the refrigerator for a few hours, or you can heat them up from a frozen state. Any method is acceptable and both will yield excellent outcomes.

The guide for freezing crepes is straightforward and easy. We're sure that your stomach will be grateful when you're eating the crepes over and over often and repeatedly.

Crepes vs Pancakes

Pancakes, as well as crepes, are commonly believed to be interchangeable. While they're similar, they both possess distinct features. They are generally served in different ways and also served differently.

Pancakes are served with a flat surface. They can be served with various toppings such as creams, butter, fruits, and, of course, syrup. They tend to be dense and fluffy compared to the thin consistency of crepes.

The batter for pancakes has an agent for rising, which helps make the pancake fluffy. Crepes don't have an agent that rises. That's why they're thinner when compared to. It's that rising agent which causes the primary distinction in texture and thickness between pancakes and crepes.

Furthermore, crepes are typically served wrapped or rolled up with toppings. They can also be served with eggs and vegetables or the like. Pancakes are mostly served with sweet toppings. Crepes are often served with toppings or fillings and may include a wider selection of food items than pancakes.

How To Make Delicious Crepes

This is a basic guideline for sweet crepes. Make sure that all the guidelines that we give for freezing apply to both sweet and savory crepes.

  1. All-purpose flour, eggs, milk, salt, water, and butter.
  2. Mix eggs and flour in the bowl of a mixer.
  3. Pour in the milk and water, slowly mixing until it is all combined.
  4. Add butter and salt, and mix until it is smooth.
  5. In a skillet, heat oil at medium-high temperature.
  6. Make around 1/4 cup batter per crepe. Place it in the pan and then turn the pan in order to make it spread into an arc. (You could also make use of ladles for this.)
  7. Cook for 2 minutes per side until the crepes are becoming golden brown.

It's that easy. The cooking process is very similar to pancakes. You can make crepes using an iron skillet as well.

When you are ready to prepare your crepes to freeze, make sure you allow them completely cool. If you don't let them cool, they may retain too much moisture or could get stuck together.

FAQs

How Long Can I Freeze Filled Crepes?

If you want to freeze crepes that are filled with a filling, you'll be capable of freezing them for up to 4-6 months according to the ingredients.

Be aware that certain fillings freeze better over some. Be sure to wrap them separately in plastic so that they remain separated because freezing will create a fragile environment.

Do Pancakes and Crepes Taste The Same?

Many people connect pancakes and crepes with each other, however, they're very different. They have a similar basic flavor and texture.

The end product of crepes with no riser makes them light and sweet, not fluffy and thick.

Are Crepes Healthy?

Crepes are primarily made of flour, and this means that they contain a lot of carbs. But, a crepe is not necessarily bad for you, especially when it is packed with healthy food items. Just be mindful not to eat too much at once.

Do Crepes Go Bad?

The crepe you've made is unlikely to go bad. It is possible, however, that with time, it might lose taste or texture due to prolonged storage.

You can store your crepes for a long time without worrying about this. If they do smell off, take them out.

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2 comments

Hi Amy!

You can freeze banana filled crepes. I must go over the article and include this. My apologies for this!

Norah Clark

I asked if I can freeze banana filled crepes and that was not answered.

Amy

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