Creamy, Delicious and Spectacular Berries and Cream Crepe Cake

This dessert features tender crepes stacked into a tall, sliceable dessert that looks like it took all day. It is all about smooth, sweet cream with a little tang from cream cheese, plus juicy berries tucked between layers like edible confetti. Serve it for birthdays, brunch, Valentine’s Day, or any day you want your fridge to do the hard work.

What Is a Crepe Cake?

A crepe cake, often called mille crêpes, is made by stacking many thin crepes with a creamy filling between each one. Instead of baking a sponge, you build height with layers, so every slice shows those gorgeous stripes. It became popular through French and Japanese pastry culture, but home versions are loved everywhere because they’re flexible.

Pro Tips for the Best Crepe Cake

• Use fully cooled crepes. Warm crepes melt the filling and make the layers slide.
• A small offset spatula or the back of a spoon helps spread the cream neatly to the edges.
• That 4 hour fridge rest isn’t optional, but it’s what makes it slice cleanly.
• Pat strawberries/blueberries dry so they don’t weep into the cream and soften the crepes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my crepe cake sliding or leaning?

This usually happens when the filling is too loose or the crepes are still warm. Whip the cream mixture until it’s thick enough to hold its shape, and make sure the crepes are completely cooled.

Can I use frozen berries instead of fresh?

You can, but fresh berries look prettier and behave better. Frozen berries release a lot of liquid as they thaw, which can make the filling watery and the crepes soggy.

What can I substitute for condensed milk?

Condensed milk adds sweetness and a smooth, caramel-like depth. You can swap it with powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey. If using powdered sugar, add it gradually while whipping so you don’t over-sweeten.

How to Store Crepe Cake

Store leftover crepe cake covered in the fridge and away from strong-smelling foods since the cream can pick up fridge odors. For the neatest layers, store undecorated and add fresh berries before serving.

How to Make Crepe Cake

Step 1

Step 1

Place a 20cm cake ring on a flat tray, and lay crepes inside to cover the bottom.

Place a 20cm cake ring on a flat tray, and lay crepes inside to cover the bottom.

Step 2

Step 2

Whip sweetened cream, cream cheese, and condensed milk.

Cut off leftover crepes into pieces.

Step 3

Step 3

Place a crepe on the bottom and cover the sides of the cake ring. Spread a thin, even layer of cream and then add strawberries, and keep going until you’ve built a few layers.

Whip sweetened cream, cream cheese, and condensed milk.

Step 4

Step 4

Fold the overhanging crepes from the sides over the top to seal the cake. Cover the top with a plate and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Place a crepe on the bottom and cover the sides of the cake ring. Spread a thin, even layer of cream and then add strawberries, and keep going until you’ve built a few layers.

Step 5

Step 5

Slice and enjoy.

Fold the overhanging crepes from the sides over the top to seal the cake. Cover the top with a plate and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Step 6

Step 6

Decorate with extra whipped cream and a generous tumble of strawberries and blueberries.

Step 7

Step 7

Slice and enjoy.