Crêpe pan

A shallow, flat-bottomed pan with very low sides used to cook thin, even crêpes.

Crêpe pan: A flat low-sided carbon steel crepe pan on a stovetop with a thin golden crepe cooking in it
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Crêpe pans are typically 8 to 10 inches across. The low sides make it easy to slide a spatula under the crêpe and flip it. Traditional pans are made of carbon steel, which is seasoned like cast iron to build a natural nonstick surface, while modern pans often have a nonstick coating.

To cook a crêpe, heat the pan over medium heat and brush it lightly with butter. Pour in a small ladle of batter and tilt the pan at once so it spreads into a thin round. The first crêpe often comes out uneven while the pan settles to the right heat.

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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.

  1. What Is a Crepe? History and How to Make Them, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts