Candlemas: our selection of crepe makers for successful Marmiton recipes

The crepe is one of the symbols of French gastronomy. Sweet, savory, mini or maxi, it is available as you wish. If it invites itself on our plates all year round, Candlemas is obviously the right time to honor it. All to your ladles and spatulas, the countdown is almost over to equip yourself with the best electric crepe maker!

And it’s not an easy task as this market is full of models of all kinds. Five tests have already been published in our comparison and a sixth should soon appear. Most appliances benefit from a non-stick coated plate, so that pancakes do not stick during cooking and turn over without difficulty. Others, like the Krampouz Billig, favor a more traditional material: cast iron. Whether machined or enamelled, it offers virtually unrivaled cooking performance.

Another point to take into account: the size of the crepes you want. Thus, the crepe makers specializing in the famous party crepes, in particular the Inox & Design and Colormania, have several imprints on their cooking plate, in order to accommodate several mini-crepes at the same time. The guests are invited to sit around the device and compose their own meals. Each participant has a small spatula to manage the cooking of his pancake. Ideal for a tea party or an organized evening, crêpes party focus on simplicity and conviviality.

Other, more traditional models are equipped with a large plate of at least 30 cm, such as the Krampouz Diabolo. It is therefore preferable to know how to handle the rozell, this essential utensil to spread the dough correctly on the baking sheet. Finally, some manufacturers deliver two different cooking plates, for mini and maxi pancakes. Like the Essentiel B ECPM3 or the Tefal Crêpière Gourmet, for example.

With all these possibilities, manufacturers have a field day and continue to supply the market for electric crepe makers. Digital therefore took the plunge. The devices have now been installed in our laboratory. To help you in your choice, our buying guide lists the best models.