Acacia blossom crêpes

Acacia blossom crêpes

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Discover these traditional Belgian crepes, enhanced with acacia flowers, a delightful and subtle treat.

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Acacia flower crepes are a Belgian specialty that adds a touch of elegance to this simple batter. The acacia flowers, a unique ingredient, give the crepes a delicate and floral flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr 5 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying pan
  • Estimated cost$2.97 $0.74 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.50
  • $1.60
  • $0.32
  • $0.01
  • $0.03
  • $0.51

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Beat the milk with 2 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks, a pinch of salt, and sugar, then add the flour. Add a few spoonfuls of water if needed. ≈ 4 min
  2. Rinse and drain the acacia flowers (to your liking), then add them to the dough. ≈ 2 min
  3. Whip the remaining two egg whites until stiff peaks form, and gently fold them in. ≈ 10 min
  4. Make sure to heat the margarine in a frying pan and cook the crepes, which should be about 2mm thick.

The bill

Acacia blossom crêpes

  • 1/2 liter of milk$0.50
  • 4 eggs$1.60
  • 200 g of wheat flour$0.32
  • 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar$0.01
  • salt$0.03
  • 150 g of margarine for cooking$0.51

Total$2.97

that's $0.74 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1/2 liter of milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 200 g of wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
  • salt
  • Acacia flowers (false acacia tree)
  • 150 g of margarine for cooking

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