Description
Crepes Suzette is a classic French dessert that combines delicate pancakes with a vibrant orange sauce, creating an indulgent experience perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe features light crepes that soak up a luscious caramelized orange sauce, delivering a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, celebrating a special event, or simply treating yourself, Crepes Suzette will impress your guests and elevate your dessert game. With the right tools and ingredients, you’ll create an elegant dish that showcases the beauty of French cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup castor sugar (for sauce)
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice
- Thinly sliced orange peel
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add eggs and blend until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and water until well combined.
- Mix in melted butter and let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in about ¼ cup of batter, tilting to spread evenly. Cook until edges lift, then flip and cook for another minute.
- For the sauce, melt castor sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until lightly caramelized. Stir in unsalted butter and sliced orange peel before adding fresh orange juice.
- Fold each crepe into quarters and immerse them in the warm orange sauce for a minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg