Keto Cinnamon Crepes with Cinnamon Butter

Prep: 15 minCook: 10 min8 servingsmediumegg fast
Keto Cinnamon Crepes with Cinnamon Butter

Tender, delicate egg crepes sweetened with sugar substitute and filled with cinnamon butter. Quick keto breakfast or dessert requiring just six eggs, cream cheese, and pantry staples. These thin, lacy crepes come together in minutes and can be served warm with extra cinnamon-sugar topping.

Ingredients

8 servings
  • 6 eggs
  • 5 oz cream cheese, softened
    mascarpone1:1dairy

    similar fat content and smoothness

    Full guide →
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar substitute
    erythritol1:1ketosweetener

    refined sugar alternative

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • butter, for frying
    ghee1:1dairy-free

    removes milk solids

    Full guide →
  • 8 tbsp butter, softened
    ghee1:1dairy-free

    removes milk solids

    Full guide →
  • cup granulated sugar substitute
    erythritol1:1ketosweetener

    refined sugar alternative

  • 1 tbsp cinnamon, or more

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend eggs, softened cream cheese, cinnamon, sugar substitute, and vanilla until smooth

  2. 2

    Let batter rest for 5 minutes

  3. 3

    Heat butter in nonstick pan on medium heat until sizzling

  4. 4

    Pour enough batter to form a 6-inch crepe and cook until set, about 2 minutes

  5. 5

    Flip and cook for 1 additional minute

  6. 6

    Remove and stack on warm plate, repeating with remaining batter

  7. 7

    Mix sugar substitute and cinnamon in a bowl

  8. 8

    Stir half the cinnamon mixture into softened butter until smooth

  9. 9

    Spread 1 tablespoon cinnamon butter onto center of each crepe

  10. 10

    Roll up and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture

Tips

Tip 1

Batter should be completely smooth before resting to ensure even cooking

Tip 2

Use medium heat to prevent crepes from browning too quickly

Tip 3

Stack crepes on a warm plate to keep them pliable for rolling

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate cooked crepes in airtight container up to 3 days. Freeze up to 1 month with parchment between layers.

Make Ahead

Prepare crepes up to 1 day ahead. Store unrolled in refrigerator. Fill and roll just before serving.

Serve With

Serve warm, rolled or folded, with additional cinnamon-sugar sprinkled on top. Optional: dust with powdered sugar substitute.

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Common Mistakes

Watch

Blend batter until completely smooth to avoid lumps and uneven cooking

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Rest batter for full 5 minutes to allow air bubbles to escape and prevent tearing

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Use medium heat, not high, to prevent crepes from browning or cooking too quickly

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Flip carefully to avoid tearing delicate crepes

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

cream cheese
mascarpone1:1dairy

similar fat content and smoothness

Full guide →
butter
ghee1:1dairy-free

removes milk solids

Full guide →

General Alternatives

sugar substitute
erythritol1:1ketosweetener

refined sugar alternative

Full guide →
sugar substitute
monk fruit1:1ketosweetener

refined sugar alternative

sugar substitute
stevia0.5:1ketosweetener

more concentrated

Full guide →
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