Thin, tender crepes filled with sweet cherry pie filling make this an easy shortcut recipe that gives big results!
These cherry crepes are proof that you don't have to make everything from scratch to end up with something very special. Using the same simple crepe batter you already know and love from my popular straweberry crepes, this version swaps in cherry pie filling for a quick, sweet shortcut that turns out just as delicious.
The result is a plate of thin, tender crepes filled with rich, glossy cherries - perfect for brunch, dessert, or anytime you want something a little indulgent without spending all morning in the kitchen. If you love big flavor with minimal effort, this is the kind of "cheat" recipe you'll come back to again and again.
How To make the crepes - Step by step with photos
Step #1: Beat together the eggs and flour with a whisk or in a mixer until they are well combined.
Step #2: Slowly add water until the mixture is smooth. Add in the sugar and salt and then mix in the melted butter, ensuring that the crepe batter is very smooth.
Step #3: Heat a skillet over medium low heat and spray lightly with cooking spray. Pour out a small amount of batter and spread it around with a wooden spoon or spatula. You want the crepes to be thin!
Step #4: Lightly cook the crepes on each side. The crepe is ready to flip when the top starts to cook (similar to a pancake), and a spatula can slide under the crepe easily.
Step #5: Gently warm the cherry pie filling while your crepes are cooking. You can heat the cherries in a saucepan over medium-low heat or you can microwave them in 30 second increments until warm.
Step #6: Serve the crepes with the cherry pie filling! You can fold the cherries inside the crepes or simply spoon them over top. Your choice!
Tips & Variations
Mix up the filling. You can use this as a base recipe for jsut about any flavor crepes. Try swapping the cherry pie filling for apple pie filling or blueberry pie filling or even a homemade strawberry jam.
Toppings Ideas. You can be as creative as you would like with your crepe toppings. Some of my favorites arepowdered sugar, toasted almonds, shredded coconut, and even white chocolate chips!
More Crepe Recipes to try
If you love these strawberry crepes, be sure to check out these other delicious crepe recipes:
Recipe
Easy Cherry Crepes
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 ¼ cups cherry pie filling adjust amount to taste, for topping crepes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and flour until combined.
- Slowly add in water so mixture is smooth. Add in sugar and salt and then mix in the melted butter, ensuring that batter is as smooth as possible.
- Heat skillet over medium low heat and spray lightly with cooking spray. Pour out a small amount of batter and spread it around with a wooden spoon or spatula. You want the crepes to be thin.
- Lightly cook on each side. The crepe is ready to flip when the top starts to cook (similar to a pancake), and a spatula can slide under the crepe easily.
- While the crepes are cooking, warm the cherry pie filling. It can be warmed in the micowave or on the stovetop, in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Serve the crepes with the cherry pie filling. You can fold the filling inside the crepes or serve it spooned over the top.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
Traditionally Modern Food says
you pic talks about the delicious crepe u made. I have never tried cherry crepe. will bookmark ur recipe
Jenna Parsons says
Your photos are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!
Annette says
I enjoyed making these crepes with my left over pie filling from pudgy pies on vacation. Will be trying to make my own filling now that it's cherry time here in wisconsin! Thanks for the recipe it was delicious
Jessica McCoy says
Great to hear! Wisconsin cherries are the best. 😉
Amy says
This was my first time making crepes and it turned out so well! It's way easier than it looks.