These Monte Cristo Crepes are sweet and savory and perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner! Tender crepes are filled with cheese, ham and turkey and topped with raspberry jam and powdered sugar.
If you are a crepe lover, you also need to try these Red Velvet Crepes or this Crepe Recipe with Peaches and Cream.
I have often said that I want to taco-fy everything. Because, well, everything can basically be made into a taco. And it’s a great way to change up taco night.
Well, the changing of the taco is now turning into the changing of the Monte Cristo. Because I’m basically obsessed.
I actually remember the first time I had a Monte Cristo, which is surprising because I have the worst memory in the whole world. I can’t even remember 1 week ago, much less when I was 5 years old. And while I may not remember how old I was, I will never forget that sandwich. My brother was home after living away for awhile, and made this strangely addictive sandwich, and I’ve never been the same since.
If you aren’t familiar with a Monte Cristo, it is a ham sandwich (which often includes turkey) that is fried and then served with powdered sugar and raspberry preserves. My brother made them the more popular way to make them at home, by dipping the sandwich in an egg batter and pan frying it, sort of like a French toast. After trying and falling in love with my brother’s sandwich, I had the opportunity to try one at Bennigan’s, where the sandwich is super popular. It’s no wonder, because the sandwich is deep fried. But regardless of which way you have them, they are just all kinds of delicious.
I think I love them so much because the sweet/savory combo is my very favorite. And these Monte Cristo Crepes definitely have the sweet and savory covered.
I start with a basic crepe recipe, then roll them up with a slice of cheese, ham and turkey. Then sprinkle on the powdered sugar and drizzle them with raspberry jam. Or serve the raspberry jam on the side for dipping. If you’ve never tried the combo before, you may be thinking that I’m crazy right now. but trust me on this. These crepes are killer. I’m thinking they’d make the perfect brunch recipe, but we ate them for dinner, as well. I would eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner if I could get away with it!
More Monte Cristo Versions
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Monte Cristo Sandwich Loaf
Italian Style Monte Cristos
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Monte Cristo Crepes
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter melted and slightly cooled
- 12 slices deli-sliced ham about 8 oz
- 12 slices deli-sliced turkey about 8 oz
- 12 slices Swiss or Muenster cheese about 4 oz
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the milk, water, and eggs. Pulse to combine. Add in the flour and salt and pour the butter on top. Pulse again until all of the ingredients are combined and the batter is smooth. Cover the batter and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- To make the crepes, very lightly butter a large skillet (I use an 8-inch nonstick skillet) and place over medium low heat. Once hot, add about ¼ cup of batter to the skillet and using your wrist, tilt the pan around to spread the batter, forming an even, thin crepe. Let the batter cook for a minute or two, then loosen the sides with a rubber spatula and flip the crepe over. Cook the second side for another minute or two, then remove to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, only buttering the pan if the batter starts to stick. (I usually only butter it once in the beginning – sometimes I need to again halfway through, but not usually.)
- Place 1 slice of cheese, 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of turkey on each crepe. If desired, microwave for a few seconds to slightly melt the cheese. Roll the crepes with the filling on the inside.
- Serve the filled crepes sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with raspberry jam.
cody says
This is the tastiest crepe I’ve ever made… SO GOOD!
Deborah says
Thanks, Cody – I’m so glad you loved them!
Susan says
These are delicious, my husband could not get enough of these and wanted me to keep these on his list of favorites.
Xenia says
I filled 1/2 of mine w ham, cream cheese & folded in triangles & drizzled warm strawberry sauce on top. It was Amazing 🤗
Karin Knapek says
I will be making these for my son’s French class.
Melissa says
I love the Monte Cristo at Cheddars so I’m sure I will love this as well.
Claire says
I made these for dinner tonight, and they were a huge hit! I love a monte cristo sandwich, but I felt like this version gave me all the flavor but significantly fewer calories and work! My 10 year old gave it 10 stars, my 7 year old *only* gave it 9! 🙂
Deborah says
Love it! I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed them!
Anna @ Healthoop says
This is one of dishes in France that i enjoy. Thanks your post! usually, i only eat. Today, i can come back home and try processing. If i success, i will do this dish in the next birthday party of my son.
LJ says
I have never had this and it has been on my list of things to try…so I attempted to cut the recipe in half, used too much butter and oat flour did not hold up well so my crepes fell apart BUT, it was amazing! Unfortunately I got so excited I printed the recipe and did not scroll all the way down and see all the other (easier?) ways to do this without trying my hand at crepes…now I’m curious about Disneyland!!!!!!!!!!
Chels R. says
I’m a total nut for Monte Cristo anything! My fave of course is the one you can get in Disneyland…I swear that baby is worth the price of admission alone. But this combines my love of crepes into my favorite sandwich. YES all the way!
Tori says
These look fabulous, Deborah! This idea is genius!