Smoked Salmon Crepes (Printable)
Delicate crepes filled with creamy herbed cheese and silky smoked salmon, ideal for elegant brunch or appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crepes
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1¼ cups milk
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Herbed Cheese Filling
06 - 7 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
07 - 5 ounces cream cheese, softened
08 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
13 - Lemon wedges
14 - Extra fresh chives or dill for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together flour and salt in a bowl. Create a well in the center, crack in the eggs, and pour in half the milk. Whisk gently to incorporate, then add remaining milk and melted butter. Mix until completely smooth and let rest for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a 9-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour approximately ¼ cup batter into the pan, immediately tilting and swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown on the underside, then flip and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate, cover to keep warm, and repeat with remaining batter.
03 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chopped dill, chopped chives, lemon juice, and black pepper in a small bowl. Beat with a spoon or whisk until completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Spread a thin, even layer of the herbed cheese mixture over each crepe, leaving a small border around the edges. Arrange slices of smoked salmon over the cheese filling.
05 - Roll each crepe tightly into a cylinder or fold into quarters. Arrange on a serving platter with the seam side down.
06 - Sprinkle with additional fresh chives or dill and accompany with lemon wedges. Serve immediately while crepes are still slightly warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of cool smoked salmon and warm, tender crepe is absolutely divine
- These look fancy but come together in under an hour for effortless entertaining
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- Crepes cook much faster than pancakes and can go from golden to burnt in seconds
- The batter must rest for at least 10 minutes or your crepes will be tough and rubbery
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- Use a 9 inch pan for the most consistent size and thickness
- Room temperature ingredients prevent lumps in the filling