Margherita pizza crepes

There’s one food that my kids ask for over and over again: pizza. They’re borderline obsessed with it.

We usually do a make-your-own-pizza once once a week.

I try to make two meals out of this by saving a couple of slices of their pizza for their lunch box the next day.

What are pizza crepes?

Pizza crepes are simply crepes that are topped with tomato sauce, grated cheese and herbs.

The crepes are folded over and grilled so that the cheese melts.

Can I use ready made crepes?

Absolutely. This recipe is designed for convenience. Homemade crepes are delicious but they’re a little time consuming.

If you’re in a hurry then you can buy ready made crepes. This really speeds this recipe up.

Simply add your toppings and grill. Or even better get the kids to do it.

This recipe is a great one for getting the kids involved in the kitchen.

Make it vegan

Yes. I have included my recipe below for egg and dairy free vegan crepes. This recipe also appears on my vegan food blog Cook Veggielicious.

Use your favourite grated vegan cheese - I use Bute Island mozzarella - to make your vegan pizza crepes.

What tomato sauce should be used?

You can use shop-bought passata for this recipe.

However, if you prefer you could make it with a sneaky veg sauce  or a homemade tomato sauce.

Do you need any special equipment for this recipe?

You will be able to make this recipe with standard equipment that you’ll probably have in your kitchen already including:

• a mixing bowl*
• a whisk*
• frying pan*
• spatula*

It is worth investing in a good non-stick pan to make crepes. You can get a special crepe pan* if you want. However, I use a chapati pan*, which does the job really well. However, any pan will do - as long as its non-stick.

What to serve with pizza crepes

My kids usually enjoy their pizza pancakes on their own.

However, you can make more of a meal of it by serving with some chopped veggies or salad on the side.

How to make pizza crepes

The crepes recipe included below is for vegan crepes. This recipe will work with any standard crepe recipe, or indeed with ready made crepes.

If you have made this recipe I would love it if you’d leave a comment and rating below. Thank you!

Pizza crepes

Delicious pizza crepes are simply pancakes topped with tomato sauce, cheese and herbs. Grill to perfection, then enjoy.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Lunch

Cuisine International

Servings 8

Calories 244 kcal

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Frying pan
• Spatula

Ingredients

 

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To make the crepes

• 180  g  plain flour
• ½  teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 400  ml  oat milk or other dairy free milk
• 1  teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  sunflower oil plus more for cooking

For the pizza filling

• 8 crepes from the recipe above or ready made
• 200 g passata or your favourite tomato sauce
• 100 g grated mozzarella or vegan alternative
• 2 teaspoon dried oregano

Optional extras

• basil leaves
• sweetcorn
• finely chopped red pepper
• chopped olives

Instructions

 

To make the crepes

• Sift 180g plain flour and ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl.
• Pour 400ml milk in a jug. Add 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons sunflower oil. Stir to combine.
• Slowly add this milk mixture into the bowl with the flour, a little at a time. Whisk all the time - this will avoid a lumpy batter.
• When ready to cook heat up a little oil in your frying pan. Spoon in a little batter and tilt the pan gently to allow it to spread around the pan.
• Reduce the heat. Cook for two-three minutes before carefully flipping and cooking the other side.
• Keep warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining batter.

To make the pizza crepes

• Pre-heat your grill.
• Spread a spoonful of passata or tomato sauce over the top of the crepe with the back of a spoon.
• Sprinkle over some grated cheese and a little dried oregano.
• Add any other toppings if using - make sure they’re nice and small.
• Fold over both sides so you have a triangle shape and place on a baking tray.
• Repeat with the other crepes then grill for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling away.

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 2mg

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