I’m really excited about today’s recipe for Brie Butter Sauce Crepes. Nothing says French cuisine to me like cheese, butter, wine, and crepes. And this recipe uses all of those elements to bring you an amazingly tasty and fun meal. You’ll almost believe that you’re in France! Well, almost!
This post is sponsored by The French Ministry of Agriculture and participating brands, but the content and opinions are my own.
A French state of mind
I received the following goodies from The French Ministry of Agriculture, and all were just right to put me in a French state of mind!
- President butter (from Normandy, France)
- Mas de Daumas Gassac red 2015 – IGP St Guilhem-le-Désert – Cité d’Aniane. (red wine from Languedoc) and Mas de Daumas Gassac Rosé Frizant 2016 – IGP Pays d’Hérault (sparkling rosé wine from Languedoc)
- Le Châtelain brie (cheese from Raival in Meuse, France)
- Château D’Esclans, Whispering Angel rosé – AOC Côte de Provence (Rosé wine from Provence)
- Trimbach Riesling 2014 – AOC Alsace (Dry white wine from Alsace) and Trimbach Pinot Gris Reserve 2013 – AOC Alsace (Dry white wine from Alsace)
French butter
Have you ever tasted French butter? It’s so rich and creamy. So amazing! It really is different than regular grocery store varieties. And, that French Brie!
Again, super creamy with a beautifully pungent quality. And, everyone knows that French wine rocks!
What you may not know is how affordable these items can be. French Food and wines are not just for big occasions, but perfect for every day too.
French wines, cheeses, and butters can be an excellent pairing to any meal. So, after you make these Brie Butter Sauce Crepes, don’t forget to pour yourself a glass of wine!
Recipe for basic crepes
The recipe for basic crepes below makes more crepes than you will need for the filling, but get lots of fun crepes to play with and try other fillings.
Make sure your crepe pan is well seasoned.
If it isn’t, the crepes may stick to the pan. If you find this happening to you, re-season the pan by coating it with oil, heating it, remove from heat and allow it to cool, then wipe it clean. Repeat as necessary until the crepes don’t stick.
Brie Butter Sauce Crepes Recipe
Brie Butter Sauce Crepes
Ingredients
Crepes:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- butter or olive oil for greasing the pan
Filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic minced or crushed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup milk plus more if desired
- 4 ounces Brie about ½ cup
- pinch salt
- pinch of white pepper
Instructions
Make crepes:
- Put the flour and salt in a bowl and make a well in the center of the flour. Pour the egg and some of the milk into the well. Whisk the egg and milk, gradually incorporating the flour to make a smooth paste. Whisk in the remaining milk, then pour the batter into a cup with a pour spout. Batter may be set aside at this point to rest if needed.
- Place a little butter or oil in a crepe pan or heavy bottomed skillet and heat until the butter begins to smoke. Pour off any excess fat, and pour a little batter into the pan, tilting the pan to coat the bottom with a thin layer of the batter. Cook 1-2 minutes until the underside of the crepe begins to turn golden brown.
- Flip the crepe with a spatula, and cook 30-45 seconds more, or until the second side is golden brown as well. Slide the crepe out of the pan. Continue cooking crepes in this manner, greasing the pan as necessary, until all batter is used.
Make filling:
- Place butter and garlic in a small saucepan, and heat over medium heat. Once butter is melted stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add wine and milk, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in Brie, and heat until Brie melts and sauce is thick and smooth. Stir in additional milk if desired. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread Brie Butter Sauce over the inside of the crepe, and fold crepe into quarters. Drizzle with additional Brie Butter Sauce for serving, and garnish with fresh thyme, chives, or chopped tarragon if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
I’ve never made a crepe, I think they look intimidating, but I think I can now! This butter sauce makes this a total must try!!
Oh dear ! I’m in! Thank you so much !
Bloody hell, I know I often salivate over your recipes Debi but seriously, what are you doing to me? Adore your brie butter sauce so much. Could eat it out of a jug!
I’ve had crepes on the brain lately so these were perfect timing!
Love this, such a great comforting lunch. Brie is my cheese of choice. Yum
Oh this looks so amazing. Would be perfect for my mothers day brunch.. Yum. Brie butter sounds so glorious..!
Oh my goodness! These look absolutely delicious! I am totally drooling over these and adding the ingredients list to my shopping list. Thank you for sharing. Yummy! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.
Brie is so wonderful. I’ve never tried your brie butter sauce, but it sounds so delicious, I’m going to try this. I think these will go great for the Mother’s Day brunch.
Oh this is fantastic!
Oh my gosh! You put two of my favorite things together: crepes and brie! This recipe looks simply divine! Can’t wait to try it!
I love that you included wines to enjoy alongside of these fantastic crepes! They look so delicious.
Rich and decadent, just the way we like it. Great idea for a Sunday brunch member!
This looks absolutely delicious and I am completely drooling over this recipe. I love that it is simple, yet presents beautifully. I would love to serve this to a guest, or make it as a quick, weekday meal. Thanks for sharing! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.
I love a savory crepe, cheese and butter are a must. They look divine.
Brie butter sauce? I think I’m in heaven! What a delicious looking crepe and the wine sure finishes this dish off nicely!