CucinaPro 1448 12 Inch Griddle & Crepe Maker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of CucinaPro 1448 12 Inch Griddle & Crepe Maker
Customer Review: Excellent and Reasonably Priced
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been looking for a crepe maker for a long time now and finally found this one online. The price is what drew me to purchase the CucinaPro 1448 12 Inch Griddle and Crepe Maker. When I received this I was a little worried to open the box because it was shipped only with its original manufacturer's box and not placed in a shipping box. The box was a little beat up. However, the crepe maker was unharmed. It had styrofoam packing materials so the crepe maker was not damaged.
I was skeptical at first if it would function like the crepe makers I see in crepe restaurants, but after my first try I was really impressed. It heats up fast and it has an indicator that tells you it is ready. It does not stick and produces a well-shaped crepe approximately 12-inches in diameter. It came with an instruction booklet and basic crepe recipe. It also has a wooden crepe spreader, so you would not have to buy one. Buying separate spreader can cost you at least $15.00 so that is money you can save and use for ingredients! Furthermore, it is easy to clean and lightweight. I use it to make crepes for my family. I make breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert crepes with this one. A lot better than doing it in a pan. It's a great conversation piece whenever I am entertaining friends and family. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a crepe maker that works and easy on the wallet!
Customer Review: Perfect!
Summary: 5 Stars
Had it for 4 weeks now, and love it. The only thing I wonder about is the thermostat; anything over 2.5 is too hot,and you wont have time to spread the batter out before it gets to hard. But that's OK, just set it at 2 or a little above, and everything is fine.
The recipe in the manual is not really for a real "French" crepe though, this is the basic recipe you should use:
10-12 crepes
50g (scant half stick) butter, melted
4 eggs, regular size
2 teaspoons of sugar
a pinch of salt
250g (9 oz) of flour
and 1/2 liter (2 cups) of milk
Mix dry ingredients then add eggs milk and butter and let rest for at least 1/2 hour before using.
I use it mostly for breakfast crepes, and I recommend trying it. Immediately after you flip the crepe over, quickly, and I mean quick, add cheese, some diced ham, some chopped tomato (remove seeds first), and an over easy egg. Then fold the 4 "sides" over so it becomes a square package. Remove and serve.
Use whatever stuff you have, like seafood, sausage, mushrooms, herbs...
Make a batch and practice using the wooden spreader before trying to impress on your friends and family. It takes some time getting the hang of it. And remember: THIN crepes! We are not making flap jacks here...
Customer Review: Fantastic
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted to make dessert crepes and purchased this because of the price. This baby works like a charm! Takes about 5 minutes to heat up and man it gets hot! For best results, put it on level 2 or 3 and pour the batter right in the center. That way you got time to spread the batter around the surface before it firms up. Try to control the thickness of the crepe because you don't want it spongy. You want it as thin as possible.
Other points to note:
1. The only way to clean it is to use a cloth and wipe the surface clean.
2. The included spreader is very good. Maybe a bit too big for it, but it works great.
3. You don't need to buy a wooden spatula or anything like that. A regular plastic spatula works great. The crepes don't stick to the surface even without spray or butter.
4. The edge of the surface is elevated. This is not like traditional, larger crepe makers which are totally flat allowing for the crepe to be handled by a straight spatula. This isn't a downside though because it can keep the batter from dripping down the side.
Overall this is an amazing crepe maker for the money. You won't be disappointed.
Customer Review: Awesome and easy
Summary: 5 Stars
After the first attempt at making crepes with this crepe maker, I felt like a pro. It is quite easy to make delicious crepes with basic ingredients and this crepe maker. It makes 12" diameter crepes but the unit does not take up much room (I keep mine stacked on the toaster oven in our pantry when not in use) and it has added some creativity to my cuisine. So far my favorite recipes are breakfast crepes with nutella and strawberries, and dinner crepes with sauteed mushrooms and avocado. It's great fun to create new recipes like these with ingredients you already have on hand. The only thing I've noticed is that with three or four uses, the butter residue got on the numbers printed on the front, which wiped off during cleaning with a paper towel. Not a biggie though. Highly recommend this product to anyone wanting to make crepes at home.Customer Review: You have to buy this one!
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this little beauty this past Tuesday and have already used it twice! It got here really fast and was not damaged at all. The griddle is very large which is great for big crepes! (less to make!) I used to stand for ever and make crepes and couldn't keep up! Now, they cook so quickly that I'm actually waiting for everyone to eat theirs! I was having troubles using the wooden spreader so I looked it up on youtube and it was clear sailing from there. A little tip that I do and haven't had a bit of problems, is I put a little vegetable oil on a paper towel and in between crepes I wipe down the griddle and have yet to have one stick! The unit cleans up easily. I totally recomment this! The price is amazing! I will be ordering the wooden stick for flipping the crepes next! Happy creping!