Savory Crepes with Smoked Salmon, Herbed Cream Cheese & Dill
Delicate, golden crepes filled with creamy herbed cheese, silky smoked salmon, and fresh dill, topped with sesame seeds and a drizzle of olive oil—perfect for an elegant brunch or light lunch.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Kosher
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Pinch of salt
- Butter or oil for the pan
- 4 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- Black sesame seeds, for garnish
- Extra dill sprigs and olive oil for serving
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Let the batter rest for 15–30 minutes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush with butter. Pour in a small amount of batter and swirl to coat the pan evenly.
- Cook each crepe for 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Repeat with remaining batter and stack the crepes.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, chopped dill, and chives until smooth.
- Spread a spoonful of the herbed cream cheese onto each crepe, then top with slices of smoked salmon.
- Fold the crepes into quarters or roll them up and arrange on a serving plate.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil, sprinkle with black sesame seeds, and garnish with dill sprigs.
- Serve immediately while fresh.
Notes
- Crepe batter can be made in advance and refrigerated overnight.
- Use high-quality smoked salmon for best flavor.
- To make gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Herbed cream cheese can also be prepared a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crepes
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: savory crepes, smoked salmon, herbed cream cheese, brunch crepes, dill, elegant breakfast