Moss & Stone Electric Crepe Maker 8 Inch

Overview

An 8-inch electric crepe maker that works by dipping the round hot plate into a tray of batter rather than pouring batter into a pan. It heats in 20 to 50 seconds with two temperature settings for crepes, chapati or thin pancakes.

The dip method is the whole point of this device: you submerge the nonstick plate in the included batter tray, hold it a few seconds, then lift it upright to cook. Several buyers who compared it with a stovetop crepe pan found it easier for consistent thin layers, though the 8-inch surface is a real limit if you want larger pancakes. This is a single-purpose kitchen tool, not a griddle for eggs or bacon.

• 800W die-cast aluminum cooking surface
• Automatic temperature control to prevent burning
• 27.5-inch cord for placement flexibility
• Includes a dipping batter tray for the dip-and-lift method

Who it's for

People who make crepes, chapati or thin pancakes often enough to want a dedicated tool, especially anyone who dislikes flipping batter in a hot pan. Not a fit if you want one griddle that also handles eggs or full-size pancakes.

What buyers say

From Amazon customer reviews.

Most reviewers said the dip method worked as described and produced thin crepes that released without sticking, using both scratch batter and box mixes. The recurring complaints were the small 8-inch size limiting crepe diameter and, in one case, slow cooking per crepe. A couple of buyers also flagged cosmetic wear, including a coating that rubbed off on a cloth and one unit where color leached into the batter.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

Performance notes

The die-cast aluminum plate heats in well under a minute and holds one of two preset temperatures, roughly 180-190C or 180-200C, throughout the cook. You dip the hot plate into the batter tray, hold briefly, then set it upright while the crepe firms and releases on its own without needing to flip.

Specifications