Creative Crêpe Folds (2024)

Updated on 12/6/19

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  The Fold-Over

  

  The fold-over is a classic crêpe fold. It's versatile enough for a variety of fillings, including bulky ones like sliced bananas. And, if you add a little too much, it's more forgiving than other folds. The filling appears at both ends, leaving the person eating it anticipating the first bite. This fold is among the easiest and it's beautiful when adorned with toppings like freshly whipped cream and confectioners' sugar or a drizzle of sauce.

  1. Place the crêpe with the best side facing down.
  2. Put the filling in a line down the center of the crêpe.
  3. Fold the right side just past the middle and then do the same with the left.

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  Pocket Fold

  

  The pocket fold is the traditional fold for a cheese blintz. Appropriately, it's also called a blintz fold and, though it looks nothing like it, it's sometimes referred to as an egg roll fold. Whatever you wish to call it, this method creates a filled square pocket that is easy to eat.

  1. Place the crêpe with the best side facing down.
  2. Spoon the filling into the center of thecrêpe.
  3. Fold both sides over the filling, then fold bottom and top.
  4. Turn the folded crêpe over and set it on the serving dish.

• 03 of 05

  Crêpes Suzette Fold

  

  Simple and elegant, crêpes Suzetterecipes use this fold to create a showstopping triangle, similar in shape to a pizza slice. Crêpes Suzette doesn't include a filling, opting for a Grand Marnier sauce drizzle instead. If you want to add a filling, keep it minimal and avoid bulky ingredients so the fold can remain relatively flat.

  1. Place the crêpe with the best side facing down.
  2. If using, spoon the filling into the center of the crêpe.
  3. Fold in half.
  4. Fold in half again, forming a triangle four layers thick.

• 04 of 05

  The Roll

  

  Rolled crêpes are super simple to eat and make a very fun snack or dessert. With a thin spreadable filling, you can often pick it up with your hands. For others, you can cut the roll into slices.

  1. Place the crêpe with the best side facing down.
  2. Spread filling evenly over the side facing up, leaving a slight edge.
  3. Starting at one end, roll the crêpe.

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• 05 of 05

  No Fold, Fold

  

  Want a sweet lasagna? Try layering your crêpes. It makes a lovely layered dessert and you can even make it with savory ingredients for dinner.

  1. Place the best side of the crêpe down.
  2. Spread filling over the crêpe, leaving a slight edge.
  3. Top with another crêpe and cover with filling.
  4. Repeat until your layers are complete.
  5. Cut and serve in wedges.

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