Description
Crepes Suzette is an elegant French dessert that promises to impress with its delightful combination of thin, delicate crepes and a rich, caramelized orange sauce. Ideal for special occasions, this dish brings an element of sophistication to any meal with its fun flambé preparation. The sweet and tangy flavors of the orange sauce elevate the experience, making it a memorable treat for dinner parties or festive gatherings. Whether served as a sophisticated dessert after dinner or at a luxurious brunch, Crepes Suzette will leave your guests in awe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup castor sugar (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
- Thinly sliced orange peel
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup orange liqueur
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add eggs and mix until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and water until lump-free. Stir in melted butter and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan, swirling to coat evenly. Cook until edges lift; flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
- For the sauce, melt castor sugar with unsalted butter in a saucepan until golden brown. Stir in orange peel and juice; simmer for about 5 minutes before carefully adding orange liqueur.
- Fold crepes into quarters and coat them in the sauce.
- For an exciting finish, flambé the crepes by igniting the sauce carefully before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Flambéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg