If you know me, you already know I’m a proud dessert girl. Yes, I’ll happily skip the main course just to eat two, maybe three crêpes — no shame here! This French crêpes recipe with apple stuffing is truly one of those desserts that feels elegant, festive, and comforting all at once. And since many of my readers are from France, I know you appreciate a good crêpe fait maison done the right way.
These crêpes are perfect for Christmas dessert, Thanksgiving brunch, a cozy holiday breakfast, or even a last-minute sweet treat when you don’t feel like turning on the oven. (Yes — no baking required! Another holiday miracle.)
I first discovered this version thanks to a French blogger, Samar from Inspirations Culinaires, and the base crêpe recipe comes from legendary French pastry chef Christophe Michalak. When I tell you this batter is smooth, silky, and fail-proof…Succulente!
What makes this recipe extra special is the warm cinnamon-apple stuffing. It’s sweet, lightly spiced, buttery, and tastes like a hug — very on-brand for fall and winter holiday desserts.
And because crêpes are incredibly versatile, I’ll also give you some delicious savory options below, plus tools you can grab from my Amazon Storefront to make the whole recipe easier.
Crêpes are my go-to recipe because they are easy to make with very few ingredients. Also, you most likely have these ingredients in your kitchen any day of the week. Moreover, this is a dessert recipe you can make without an oven! So, you have no excuse not to try to make it.
I have tried several crêpes recipes, but this one is the best so far. It is from a talented French chef, Christophe Michalak, who is spectacular with dessert, by the way. I had a chance of trying a few of them in Paris, and I was blown away!
When it comes to crêpes, you can eat them so many different ways (sweet, savory, with topping, etc) that knowing the basics gives you latitude on how to serve this dessert. I chose apples stuffing since I thought that the design was so darn cute!
Why You’ll Love These Holiday-Worthy French Crêpes
- Perfect for Christmas morning, Thanksgiving brunch, or holiday dessert
- Uses pantry ingredients
- Works with sweet and savory fillings
- Kids love them
- No oven needed
- Elegant enough for guests
- French-inspired but easy enough for anyone
- You can prep the batter ahead (holiday win!)
Holiday-Friendly Ideas for Serving Crêpes
Add Warm Spices
For Thanksgiving or Christmas, add:
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Vanilla bean
- Orange zest
Make a Crepe Bar for Guests
Let everyone fill their own! Options include:
- Apple cinnamon filling
- Nutella
- Maple syrup
- Whipped cream
- Caramelized pears
- Toasted nuts
- Powdered sugar
- Berries
Serve With Holiday Drinks
- Hot chocolate
- Spiced chai
- Mulled wine
- Apple cider
- Bissap tea
- Baileys coffee
Savory Crêpe Ideas (for lunch or brunch!)
Because listen — crêpes aren’t just for dessert! You can make a whole holiday brunch menu around them.
Here are savory fillings your audience will LOVE:
1. Spinach & Gruyère Crêpes (classic French vibes)
Creamy, cheesy, elegant and perfect for Christmas brunch.
2. Chicken & Mushroom Crêpes
A hearty, cozy option using rotisserie chicken.
3. Smoked Salmon, Dill & Crème Fraîche
For a fancy appetizer — très chic!
4. African-Inspired Savory Twist
- Sautéed spinach + suya spices
- Cassava & poulet mayo
- Spicy tomato stew with eggs (shakshuka crêpe, yes please!)
5. Ham, Egg & Cheese (Crêpe Complète)
The iconic French street-food version.
Savory crêpes are GREAT because they pair well with salads, roasted vegetables, and holiday brunch tables.
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- Silicone whisk
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups + spoons
- Silicone or wooden crêpe spatula
- Fine mesh strainer
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Handheld electric mixer (optional)
- Small saucepan (for apple stuffing)
- Apple peeler/corer
- Cooling rack
- Serving plates or crêpe stand
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French crêpes recipe with apple stuffing
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 1 h
- Yield: 10 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: cooking
- Cuisine: european
Ingredients
- 200 g of flour
- 75 g of butter
- 75 g of powder sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 500 ml of milk
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
For the apple stuffing:
- 2 Apples
- 1Tsp of butter
- Butter
- 30 g of sugar
- Salted Butter
- 100 ml of whipping cream
Instructions
For the crêpes:
- Mix all the liquids together: eggs, egg yolks, milk and vanilla.
- Mix all the dry ingredients together: flour, sugar and salt
- Pour the eggs mixture on the flour and mix well.
For the beurre noisette:
- Put the butter in small pan on medium heat. Let it melt and turn the heat off when it turns light brown. Do not let the butter turn black.
- Pour the melted butter on the mixture and mix it well.
For the apple stuffing:
- Peel the apples and cut them in small dices.
- Put 1 Tsp of butter in the sauce pan. Wait until it becomes light brown before adding the apples. Stir it well and let the water from the apples and butter evaporate.
- Once you see that the apples are well coated with butter, add 1Tsp of sugar to caramelize them. Keep stirring until the sugar has melted and put it aside.
- In a different sauce pan, caramelize the sugar on medium heat by stirring without using a spoon from time to time. You can do so by doing circular motions with the pan. Don’t be afraid to turn down the heat or remove the pan from the stove to avoid burning the sugar.
- Add the salted butter cut in pieces away from the stove.
- Put the pan back on the stove on medium heat and add the whipping cream. It will harden first but don’t worry. Keep stirring and it will loosen up.
- Put the caramel in the glass jar.
Delicious French crepes! Honestly, I saw them so epic that I thought it would be a complicated recipe, but not at all!
I am glad you liked it!
Absolutely gorgeous. Made these for a weekend brunch to celebrate our anniversary, and both my husband and I loved them! They look really elegant on the plate too!
That makes me so happy!
French crepes with apple stuffing are delicious. I tried with homemade vanilla ice cream.
so yummy!
Absolutely beautiful! Crêpes are a favorite, and this apple stuffing sounds like the perfect balance of sweet and tart, especially with a hint of cinnamon. It looks like a wonderful brunch or dessert. I need to make these this weekend!
Family really enjoyed the French crepes. Problem now is they want me to make this every weekend!
ahaha A good problem to have!