Thai Soft Coconut Crepes

By Sho @ Hungry for Thai on Jan 14th 2025 Updated: Apr 18th 2025

What you'll need

• Tapioca Flour: Also known as cassava flour, tapioca flour is made from the starch extracted from the cassava root. It gives the crepes a soft, stretchy texture.
• Rice Flour: Regular wheat flour provides structure and helps bind the batter together. It contributes to the pliable texture of the crepes.
• Palm Sugar.: Made from the sap of the sugar palm tree, palm sugar has a rich, caramel-like flavor that pairs beautifully with coconut. It is a common sweetener in Thai desserts.
• Salt: Just a small amount of salt enhances the other flavors and prevents the crepes from tasting flat.
• Coconut Milk: Thick, creamy coconut milk lends a luxurious mouthfeel and authentic coconut taste to the crepes. It is a staple ingredient in Thai cuisine.
• Egg: Helps bind the batter and gives the crepes structure and stability when cooking.
• Sesame Seeds: Add a nutty flavor and a bit of texture to the crepes.
• Young coconut or Sweet Corn Kernels: A popular filling or topping for these crepes, the corn provides a pleasant pop of sweetness and contrasting texture.
• Pandan Leaf Extract Water (10 pandan leaves + 40 grams of water) optional: These fragrant green leaves have a floral aroma that is commonly used in Southeast Asian desserts. Steeping the leaves in water creates a pandan extract.
• Coconut Oil (optional): This will give the crepe a nice, glossy appearance.

Why You’ll Love This Thai Soft Coconut Crepes Recipe 🩷

• Authentic Thai Flavor: Experience the traditional taste of Thailand with these soft, rolled crepes made from a blend of tapioca and rice flours, enriched with coconut milk and palm sugar. 
• Versatile Fillings: Customize your crepes with fillings like shredded young coconut, sweet corn kernels, or bananas to suit your palate. 
• Simple Ingredients: Utilizes readily available ingredients, making it accessible for home cooks. 
• Quick Preparation: With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a cook time of 25 minutes, you can enjoy this delightful dessert in no time.
• Cultural Experience: Brings a piece of Thai street food culture to your kitchen, offering a unique culinary adventure.

How to Make Thai Soft Coconut Crepes

1. Whisk together eggs, coconut milk, and palm sugar until smooth.
2. Add rice flour, tapioca flour, salt, and pandan extract. Mix well.
3. Strain the batter to remove lumps.
4. Stir in sesame seeds and young coconut or sweet corn.
5. Lightly oil a pan with coconut oil and pour in a thin layer of batter.
6. Tilt the pan to spread the batter evenly.
7. Add sliced banana or more young coconut, if desired.
8. Once set, flip the crepe and cook both sides.
9. Roll up the crepe and serve warm.

I really love this Thai dessert—it’s one of those treats that instantly brings back cozy memories of street food markets and the sweet smell of coconut in the air.

🥥 The soft, chewy texture of the crepes combined with the nutty sesame seeds and bits of sweet corn or young coconut is just so satisfying.

It’s a simple recipe, but it’s packed with traditional Thai flavors that always make me smile.

Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free and easy to customize with your favorite fillings.

If you’re a fan of coconut desserts, this one’s a must-try! 💚