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Crêpes Suzette

Crêpes Suzette: Indulgent Sweet Treat with a Citrus Twist

Indulge in Crêpes Suzette, a classic buttery treat infused with citrus, perfect for entertaining.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 6 crêpes
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • crêpe pan
  • food processor

Ingredients
  

Crêpes

  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted, plus more for skillet

Orange-Butter Sauce

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened (4 ounces)
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
  • ½ tablespoon finely grated orange zest
  • cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges)
  • 3 tablespoons orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
  • 1 tablespoon Cognac

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Make the crêpes: Whisk together eggs, flour, milk, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth; batter will be thick. Whisk in water, oil, and melted butter until well combined.
  • Heat a 10-inch crêpe pan or nonstick skillet over medium-high and brush with butter. Add 3 tablespoons batter and quickly tilt skillet to evenly distribute batter. Cook until the edges of the crêpe curl up and start to brown, about 45 seconds.
  • Flip the crêpe using a long spatula; cook until a few brown spots appear on the bottom, 10 to 15 seconds. Transfer the crêpe to a baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining batter to make about nine more crêpes, wiping skillet clean and lightly buttering skillet a few times as necessary between crêpes.
  • Make the orange-butter sauce: Process butter, ⅓ cup sugar, and orange zest in a food processor. With processor running, gradually add orange juice until incorporated.
  • Spoon butter mixture into a 12-inch flameproof skillet; cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is syrupy, about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Working with 1 crêpe at a time, dip both sides of crêpe in sauce using 2 forks or silicone spatulas; fold into fourths with prettiest side facing outward. Lift and let excess sauce drip off; transfer folded crêpe to a baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining crêpes, scraping down sides of skillet as needed.
  • Transfer folded crêpes back to skillet, overlapping slightly as needed to fit all 10 crêpes in skillet; scrape any excess sauce on baking sheet back into skillet. Sprinkle crêpes with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Increase heat to medium. Add Grand Marnier and cognac; carefully ignite sauce using a long-handled lighter. Carefully spoon flaming sauce over crêpes using a long-handled, heatproof spoon until flames subside, about 30 seconds. Transfer crêpes to a platter; spoon any extra sauce over top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ideal for entertaining a group, these crêpes offer an elegant and indulgent dessert experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crêpeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword buttery, citrus, Crêpes Suzette, dessert, entertaining, sweet
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