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Chocolate Crepes With Unique Twists

Written by Pashupati Saha | Nov 24, 2024 7:00:00 AM

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A chocolate crepe recipe is close to our heart. It is comforting yet luxurious. Our article will give you chocolate crepes that are rich, soft and yummy. Cherish the flavor of Cadbury chocolate as you fill your tummy. Be creative and a few twists as per your taste preferences. Pair your chocolate crepe with popular chocolate recipes like Oreo Shake, Chocolate Pudding or Chocolate Mud Cake.

Ingredients:

  • 150 gm all-purpose flour
  • 30 gm Cadbury cocoa powder
  • 50 gm sugar
  • 500 ml milk (regular diary or vegan almond milk , both work)
  • 3 eggs
  • 50 gm butter
  • 5 gm vanilla extract
  • 2 gm salt

Method:

Grab a bowl, big enough to hold your excitement and ingredients. Toss in the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk it like you're trying to bring everything together in the world. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until it feels as smooth as a summer breeze. Slowly pour the wet stuff into the dry, whisking continuously. The batter should flow like a river, smooth and steady. Let it sit for 30 minutes—it deserves a little nap to help make your crepes tender.

Heat a non-stick pan on medium. Add just enough butter or oil to coat the surface. Pour about a quarter cup of batter into the center, swirling the pan until it spreads thin. Cook until the edges look like they’re pulling away from the drama in the middle. Flip it with confidence. Another 30 seconds on the other side and you’re done.

Now, let’s talk twists:

Twist 1: Orange Zest

Why it works: Chocolate and orange combination is like fireworks in your mouth. The zest adds brightness. It is like sunshine peeking through dark clouds.

How to do it:

  • Use a grater and scrape off the outer layer of the orange skin (avoid the bitter white part).
  • Add about a teaspoon of zest into the batter.
  • Stir. That’s it.
  • You’ve just upgraded your crepes from simple to citrus-kissed.

Twist 2: Chai Spice Mix

Why it works: Chai lovers please unite. This is for those tea fanatics! Don't worry the spices add warmth without overpowering the chocolate. It's like wrapping yourself in a familiar, spiced blanket.

How to do it:

  • Mix ground cinnamon
  • Cardamom
  • Ginger
  • A pinch of black pepper (about half a teaspoon in total).
  • Whisk it into your dry ingredients before adding the wet ones.
  • You’ll feel like you’re eating a crepe and sipping chai at the same time.

Twist 3: Espresso Shot

Why it works: Chocolate meets coffee, and they hit it off instantly. The bitterness of the espresso sharpens the cocoa, like dark chocolate on steroids.

How to do it:

  • Brew a small espresso shot (or dissolve strong instant coffee in hot water).
  • Mix it into the wet ingredients.
  • Suddenly, your crepes are bold, a bit grown-up, with a lovely mocha vibe going on.

Twist 4: Coconut Flakes

Why it works: Coconut brings a tropical, nutty sweetness that plays well with chocolate. It’s the yin to chocolate’s yang.

How to do it:

  • You can either fold finely shredded coconut (2-3 tablespoons) into the batter or sprinkle it on top of the crepes as they cook.
  • If you add it to the batter, each bite will have a surprise texture.
  • If you sprinkle, they toast up slightly—either way, delicious.

Twist 5: Chopped Pistachios

Why it works: Pistachios aren't just nuts—they're culinary emeralds. That bright green hue? Pure magic against the deep brown of chocolate. And the flavor? Subtle, nutty, but with a buttery snap that gives your taste buds something to think about. Plus, it’s a texture game-changer.

How to do it: Grab a handful—maybe two tablespoons, maybe a little more, who’s counting? Chop them up. Want them inside the crepes? Fold them into the batter for a nutty surprise in every bite. Scatter them on top.

Back to the pan:

Now, keep going—you're on a roll. Once the crepe starts cooking, gently loosen the edges with a spatula so it doesn’t tear when you flip it. When you flip it, just slide the spatula fully under and give it a quick, smooth turn—easy does it!