French Crêpe Suzette with Flambéed Orange Sauce

Name: French Crêpe Suzette with Flambéed Orange Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 120 g all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 250 ml whole milk; 15 g granulated sugar; 1 g salt; 60 g butter, melted; 3 medium oranges (juice and zest); 50 g granulated sugar (for sauce); 50 g butter (for sauce); 60 ml Grand Marnier or Cointreau

Difficulty

medium

Time

55m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Crêpe Suzette is a classic French dessert that combines thin pancakes with a rich, buttery orange sauce, often flambéed to enhance both flavor and spectacle. This elegant sweet treat is a perfect choice for special occasions or when you crave something truly sophisticated. The freshness of the orange and the warmth of the liqueur create a unique taste experience that is guaranteed to impress your guests.

Steps

Prepare the Batter

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and melted butter. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, whisking continuously until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Cover and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Cook the Crêpes

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter. Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and swirl to coat the bottom thinly. Cook each side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining batter, then set aside the cooked crêpes.

Orange Sauce & Flambé

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar, orange zest, and orange juice, bring to a simmer, and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Place the folded crêpes (folded into quarters) into the sauce and let them warm through. Pour in the Grand Marnier, then carefully ignite it with a long match. Let the alcohol burn off (about 30 seconds), then serve immediately.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 180g
Calories	280 kcal	504 kcal
Protein	6g	11g
Fat	14g	25g
Carbohydrate	30g	54g
Fiber	1g	2g
Sugar	18g	32g

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French Crêpe Suzette with Flambéed Orange Sauce

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Steps

Prepare the Batter

Cook the Crêpes

Orange Sauce & Flambé

Extra Tips

► For perfect crêpe batter, let it rest for at least 30 minutes; this hydrates the flour and makes the crêpes more pliable.

► Before flambéing, ensure the pan is hot enough, carefully pour in the alcohol, and ignite it with a long match or lighter.

► If you don't have Grand Marnier, you can use Cointreau or even cognac for flambéing; the flavor profile will be similarly rich.

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