Smoked Salmon Crepes (Printable)

Delicate crepes filled with creamy herbed cheese and silky smoked salmon. An elegant dish perfect for brunch or appetizers.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crepes

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1¼ cups whole milk
04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Herbed Cheese Filling

06 - 7 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
07 - 5 oz cream cheese, softened
08 - 2 tbsp sour cream
09 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
10 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
11 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
12 - Freshly ground black pepper

→ For Serving

13 - Lemon wedges
14 - Additional fresh chives or dill for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Create a well in center, crack eggs into well, and gradually whisk in half the milk until smooth. Incorporate remaining milk and melted butter. Whisk until batter reaches silky consistency. Rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat 9-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat with butter. Pour ¼ cup batter, immediately tilt and swirl pan to create thin, even layer. Cook 1-2 minutes until edges turn golden and surface sets. Flip carefully, cook 30 seconds. Transfer to warm plate, cover with clean towel. Repeat until all batter used.
03 - Combine softened cream cheese and sour cream in bowl. Fold in chopped fresh dill, chives, and lemon juice. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper. Mix until completely smooth and well incorporated. Refrigerate if not using immediately.
04 - Lay each crepe flat on clean surface. Spread thin, even layer of herbed cheese mixture over entire surface, leaving ½-inch border. Arrange smoked salmon slices in single layer over cheese, covering most of surface.
05 - Roll crepes tightly from one edge to opposite side or fold into quarters. Arrange seam-side down on serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and lemon wedges. Serve immediately while crepes remain tender and filling is cool.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crepes are impossibly thin and tender, yet sturdy enough to hold that gorgeous filling without falling apart
  • These look like you spent hours in the kitchen, but they come together in under 40 minutes
  • The combination of smoky salmon, bright herbs, and creamy cheese feels luxurious without being heavy
02 -
  • Your first crepe will almost always be a disaster—it's practically a law of kitchen physics
  • If the batter seems too thick, add another tablespoon of milk until it flows like heavy cream
  • Crepes can be made ahead and stacked between parchment paper, then reheated gently in a low oven
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly into the filling
  • Use an offset spatula to spread the filling—it gives you that perfectly even layer

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