Festive Gingerbread Crêpes for the Holidays

These festive gingerbread holiday crepes bring together warm holiday spices, deep molasses sweetness, and a luxurious boozy cream cheese sauce spiked with Cointreau. Soft, fragrant, and beautifully indulgent, they make a wonderful holiday breakfast or dessert – perfect for Christmas mornings, winter brunches, or a cozy festive treat.

Hey, folks – I hope you’re all doing well.

Today, I’m bringing you something warm, spiced, and wonderfully decadent: a batch of festive gingerbread crepes paired with a velvety cream cheese sauce infused with Cointreau. These crêpes feel cheerful and comforting, with just enough citrusy liqueur to make them feel special without overpowering the gentle gingerbread notes. So, let’s dive into these festive gingerbread holiday crepes.

Why You’ll Love These Festive Gingerbread Holiday Crepes

• Warm gingerbread flavour. A blend of molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and clove creates a cozy, nostalgic holiday aroma.
• Beautifully spiked sauce. The cream cheese sauce is infused with Cointreau, adding a bright boozy note that elevates the whole dish.
• Soft, tender texture. These crepes cook up thin, fragrant, and delicately pliable thanks to the molasses and butter in the batter.
• Perfect for winter entertaining. Ideal for Christmas brunch, holiday breakfasts, or festive dessert platters.
• Customizable and fun. Easy to garnish with gingerbread crumbs, orange zest, white chocolate, or your favourite toppings.
• Make-ahead friendly. Both the crepes and the sauce can be prepared in advance, making holiday hosting much easier.
• Comforting yet elegant. They feel festive and indulgent without being heavy – a lovely balance for seasonal gatherings.

Festive Gingerbread Holiday Crepes: Flavour and Texture Profile

These festive gingerbread holiday crepes are thin, tender, and gently spiced, with fragrant molasses notes shining through. The cream cheese sauce is velvety, lightly sweet, and pleasantly boozy, offering a bright, citrusy aroma from the Cointreau that contrasts with the deeper gingerbread spices. The overall result is cozy, warm, and subtly indulgent – perfect for December mornings or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients You’ll Need for Festive Gingerbread Holiday Crepes

Here’s what goes into these festive gingerbread holiday crepes and how each ingredient contributes to the flavour and texture.

For the Gingerbread Crêpes

• Flour. Forms the structure while keeping the batter light and flexible.
• Water and milk. Create a smooth, pourable batter with a soft, delicate finish.
• Butter. Adds richness and helps with browning.
• Molasses and brown sugar. Provide classic gingerbread depth and colour.
• Eggs. Bind the batter and create tenderness.
• Salt. Balances sweetness and enhances the spices.
• Holiday spices. Ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, clove, and allspice add warmth and seasonal aroma.
• Oil or butter for greasing. Helps achieve even, golden crêpes.

For the Boozy Cream Cheese Sauce

• Cream cheese. Adds thickness and mild tanginess.
• Whipping cream. Creates a smooth, silky base.
• Honey. Sweetens gently without overpowering the spices.
• White chocolate. Adds richness and a hint of vanilla-like sweetness.
• Cointreau or Triple Sec. Gives the sauce a subtle boozy citrus lift.
• Optional toppings. Gingerbread pieces, white chocolate, orange zest, or festive garnishes.

Possible Additions and Variations

• Change the spirit. Use rum, brandy, or bourbon instead of Cointreau.
• Make it citrus-forward. Add orange zest to the batter or sauce.
• Extra spice. Increase ginger or cinnamon for a stronger flavour.
• Lighter version. Use half-and-half instead of cream.
• Chocolate drizzle. Add melted white or dark chocolate on top.
• Festive toppings. Pomegranate arils, candied nuts, or crushed cookies work beautifully.

More Festive Gingerbread Ideas

Are you looking for more fun, festive gingerbread ideas, like these festive gingerbread holiday crepes? Be sure to check more recipes below:

• Gingerbread Caramelized Apples – A Cozy Holiday Skillet Dessert
• Christmas Gingerbread Tiramisu – Festive Holiday Dessert
• Festive Holiday Gingerbread Cocktail
• Orange Almond Gingerbread Cookies – Festive Gluten-Free Christmas Recipe
• Soft Ginger Christmas Cookies with Orange Clove Glaze

I’d love for you to try these festive holiday gingerbread crepes. If you give this festive holiday dessert idea a go, please share your results in the comments, message me on Instagram, or post your photos with the hashtag #havocinthekitchen. I look forward to seeing your creations and hearing your thoughts!

Cheers!

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Festive Gingerbread Crêpes for the Holidays

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

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Course: Christmas, Festive Christmas Desserts, Boozy Desserts and Treats, Sweet and Savoury CrepesCuisine: Author’s Recipes

Servings

3-5

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Resting / cooling time

2

hours

Festive gingerbread holiday crepes with warm spices and a boozy Cointreau cream cheese sauce. A cozy, indulgent holiday breakfast or dessert.

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Ingredients

• Gingerbread Crepes (Yields: 8-10 crepes)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup lukewarm water

• 2/3 cup milk

• 2 tbsp. butter, melted and slightly cooled

• 2-3 tbsp. fancy molasses

• 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar

• 2 eggs

• about 1/4 tsp. salt

• 1/2 tbsp. ginger

• 1/2 to 1 tsp. cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

• 1/8 tsp. tsp. cardamom

• a little pinch of clove and allspice each

• cooking oil or melted butter, for greasing

• Cream Cheese Sauce

• 1/2 cup whipping cream

• 150 gr. cream cheese

• 2 tbsp. honey

• ~30 gr. white chocolate, roughly chopped

• 2-3 tbsp. Cointreau or other Triple sec

• Gingerbread, white chocolate, orange zest or other toppings for garnish (optional)

Directions

• Gingerbread Crepes
• In a medium bowl sift the flour and add the brown sugar and salt. Gradually add the milk and lukewarm water, constantly whisking with a whisk, until homogeneous. Add the molasses, eggs, and melted butter, whisking. Lastly stir in the spices until well-incorporated.
• Chill the butter for at least one hour, preferably longer. Once the batter has been chilled, you will likely need to adjust its consistency by thickening them up (add 1-2 spoons of flour) or thinning them up (add a spoon or so of water/milk.)
• Grease the skillet and place it over high medium heat; it should be hot enough. The first crepe is a test one; you can again adjust the batter’s consistency as well as the heat.
• Add enough batter to thinly coat the base and tilt the pan to create an even thickness. It should take a minute or slightly longer to get the edges crisp and browned (The surface will be smooth and velvety). Flip and cook for another minute or so. Repeat with the remaining batter. Depending on size of your pan and thickness of the batter, you should get about 8 to 10 crepes.
• Cream Cheese Sauce
• In a small saucepan combine the cream, cream cheese, and honey over low-medium heat, stirring often, until well-blended and smooth. Stir in the white chocolate and heat for 30 seconds until just melted. Add the orange liquor and off heat. Try and adjust the flavour by adding more honey, white chocolate, or liquor. The sauce should be enough for about 10 crepes. Cool the sauce until room temperature.
• Serve warm crepes with the cooled sauce and garnish as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

• If you are serving this as a separate meal (breakfast or brunch), you can plate 2-4 crepes per serving. If you are serving this right after a lunch or dinner as a dessert, 2 crepes per serving would be enough.