Decadent Chocolate Crepes Recipe with Gooey Filling

These chocolate crepes topped with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup make an indulgent breakfast, brunch or dessert. Thin, tender and full of chocolate flavor, they’re simple to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite fillings and toppings.

What Is a Crepe?

A crepe is a thin, delicate pancake that is typically served folded or rolled with sweet or savory fillings. These chocolate crepes are perfect for showcasing fruit and creamy toppings, and they’re elegant enough for special occasions like Mother’s Day or a celebratory brunch.

Chocolate Dessert Crepes

Chocolate crepes are versatile — change the fillings or toppings every time to create a new treat. My favorite combination is classic: chocolate, fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It’s a simple, satisfying flavor trio that never disappoints.

These crepes work wonderfully for dessert or a special breakfast. Prepare a stack and let guests choose their fillings — Nutella, bananas, caramel or cream cheese all pair beautifully with the chocolate batter.

Ingredients

For the crepes:

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup dark baking cocoa
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Topping ideas: powdered sugar, fresh strawberries, whipped topping or whipped cream, chocolate syrup.

How to Make Chocolate Crepes

1. Blend the milk, eggs, oil, vanilla, flour, sugar, cocoa, melted butter and salt in a blender until smooth. Let the batter rest about 10 minutes to allow bubbles to settle; a smooth batter yields thinner, more even crepes.

2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat and lightly spray or brush with oil or butter.

3. Pour about 3/4 cup of batter into an 8-inch pan (adjust amount for smaller or larger pans). Lift the pan from the burner and tilt it in a circular motion so the batter spreads evenly across the bottom; it should reach the edges.

4. When the top looks set and the surface appears dry (about 30–60 seconds), flip the crepe and cook the other side briefly until lightly browned.

5. Transfer finished crepes to a plate, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Repeat until all batter is used.

Filling and Topping Ideas

• Nutella with sliced bananas and whipped cream
• Peanut butter and strawberry jam
• Raspberry and cream cheese filling
• Bananas with caramel sauce and powdered sugar
• Butterscotch bits with bananas and whipped cream

Recipe Details

Ingredients (summary)

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup dark baking cocoa
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 1/8 tsp salt
• Toppings: powdered sugar, strawberries, whipped topping, chocolate syrup

Instructions (summary)

1. Blend all crepe ingredients until smooth and let rest 10 minutes.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low and lightly oil.
3. Pour about 3/4 cup batter into an 8-inch pan, tilt to spread thinly to the edges.
4. Cook until the top is set, then flip and brown the other side (30–60 seconds until surface looks dry).
5. Stack finished crepes with parchment between layers to prevent sticking. Fill and top as desired.

Nutritional information is approximate and will vary based on brands and preparation methods.