Romantic Valentine’s Day Crêpes for Romance Readers ❤️📚
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in a sweet treat while diving into your favorite romance novel. What better way to celebrate love than with a stack of delicate, golden crêpes? Pair them with a steamy read and you’ve got the ultimate cozy, romantic vibe.
Ingredients (Makes 8–10 Valentine's Day crêpes):
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter (plus extra for the pan)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional for sweeter crêpes)
- A pinch of salt
For the romance trope toppings:
- Strawberries and whipped cream (classic, like the charming rake and fiery heroine)
- Nutella and banana slices (a forbidden romance)
- A dusting of powdered sugar and lemon juice (simple, timeless love)
- Or try a drizzle of honey and edible rose petals for a bookish twist! 🌹✨
Directions to make the perfect Valentine's Day crepes:
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Mix the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and melted butter. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth and lump-free. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes (just enough time to sneak in a chapter).
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Cook the crêpes: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, tilting it to coat the surface evenly. Cook for 1–2 minutes, or until the edges start to lift. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
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Plate with love: Stack your crêpes, add your favorite toppings, and fold them into triangles or roll them up like an ancient scroll (perfect for a dramatic declaration of love).
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Pair with a romance read: Sit down with your plate of crêpes and pair it with a love story. Bonus points if your crêpes are topped with strawberries and whipped cream while you’re reading a strawberry-sweet contemporary romance, or chocolate while diving into a dark, brooding enemies-to-lovers trope.
Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing them with someone special, these crêpes are the perfect way to celebrate love in all its forms—just like the books we devour. 💕
What’s on your Valentine’s Day TBR? Let me know below! 🍓📖
(P.S: if you're still looking for the perfect Valentine's Day present for your other half, we've got you covered! From Kobo accessories and more, to fancy bookmarks, our shop is filles with bookish treasures that any book lover will adore. Check it out and make their day special!)