difficulty
Beginner
Servings
2 servings
Prep time
10 min
Cooking time
10 min
Calories
540 kcal
Some breakfasts feel heavy, some feel rushed, but these crêpe rolls strike the perfect balance. They’re light enough to start the day feeling fresh, yet satisfying enough to keep you full for hours.
The combination of silky herbed cream cheese, smoked salmon, avocado, and fresh dill wrapped in delicate crêpes creates something that feels straight from a café brunch menu. Best of all, they look incredibly impressive while requiring surprisingly little effort to make.
Why You’ll Love These crêpes
Some breakfasts feel heavy, some feel rushed, but these crêpe rolls strike the perfect balance. They’re light enough to start the day feeling fresh, yet satisfying enough to keep you full for hours.
The combination of silky herbed cream cheese, smoked salmon, avocado, and fresh dill wrapped in delicate crêpes creates something that feels straight from a café brunch menu. Best of all, they look incredibly impressive while requiring surprisingly little effort to make.
Ingredients
- Crêpes:
- 100 g flour
- 2 eggs
- 240 ml milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Pinch of salt
- Filling:
- 150 g cream cheese
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- Fresh dill
- Fresh chives
- Black pepper
- Toppings:
- 100 g smoked salmon
- 1 avocado
- ½ cucumber
- Optional Toppings:
- Capers
- Pickled red onions
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Microgreens
Instructions
- Whisk together the crêpe ingredients until smooth.
- Cook thin crêpes in a non-stick pan.
- Mix the cream cheese, yogurt, herbs, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture over the cooled crêpes.
- Add smoked salmon, avocado, and cucumber ribbons.
- Roll tightly into logs.
- Slice into pinwheels or serve whole.
- Finish with fresh herbs and optional toppings.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein: ~24 g
- Fat: ~37 g
- Carbohydrates : ~ 27 g
- Fiber: ~5 g
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Meal Prep
I don’t usually meal prep this recipe because the fresh textures are what make it so good. However, the crêpes and herbed cream cheese can easily be prepared a day ahead, making assembly quick and effortless in the morning.
Tips For The Best Crêpes
- Letting the crêpe batter rest for 10 minutes always gives me softer, more even crêpes.
- Fresh dill is one ingredient I wouldn’t skip here, it completely transforms the flavor.
- Patting the cucumber dry keeps the filling fresh and prevents the crêpes from becoming soggy.
- A sharp knife makes a huge difference when slicing the rolls into clean pinwheels.
- Whenever I serve these for brunch, I assemble them right before serving because the texture is so much better that way.
- Chilling the rolls for 5–10 minutes before slicing makes them easier to cut neatly.
Variations
- Smoked Trout Version – Swap the salmon for smoked trout for a slightly richer flavor.
- Turkey & Avocado Version – Use sliced turkey instead of salmon for a lighter option.
- Mediterranean Version – Add feta, cucumber, olives, and fresh parsley.
- Burrata Version – Replace the cream cheese filling with creamy burrata.
- Breakfast BLT Version – Add crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
- Everything Bagel Version – Finish with everything bagel seasoning and extra chives.
- Vegetarian Version – Skip the salmon and add avocado, spinach, and roasted peppers.
- Caprese Version – Fill with mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes.
- Spicy Version – Add chili flakes, jalapeños, or a drizzle of hot honey.
- Protein-Packed Version – Add scrambled eggs alongside the salmon for an extra filling breakfast.
Recipe by vino
I love this recipe because it feels a little more special than a typical breakfast without requiring much extra effort. The combination of smoked salmon, creamy herbed cheese, and fresh vegetables wrapped in delicate crêpes always feels elegant and balanced. It’s also one of those recipes I love serving when friends or family come over for brunch because it looks impressive, tastes incredibly fresh, and always gets compliments despite being surprisingly simple to make.
