Description
Crepes Suzette is a sophisticated and delightful French dessert that features thin, delicate crepes enveloped in a luscious caramelized orange sauce. With its vibrant flavors and elegant presentation, this dish is perfect for special occasions or intimate gatherings. The blend of sweet orange juice and buttery sauce offers a flavor explosion that will captivate your taste buds. Easy to prepare, Crepes Suzette is not just a dessert but an experience that brings joy and excitement to the table.
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 (plus more for cooking)
- 1/2 cup castor sugar (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
- Thinly sliced orange peel
- 3/4 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add eggs one at a time while whisking continuously. Gradually mix in vanilla extract, milk, and water until smooth. Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes.
- Cook the Crepes: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a little butter. Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, swirling to cover evenly. Cook until edges lift slightly; flip carefully and cook until both sides are light golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Make the Orange Sauce: In another saucepan, melt unsalted butter over low heat. Add castor sugar until dissolved. Stir in thinly sliced orange peel and cook briefly before adding orange juice. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Fold each crepe into quarters and place them in the sauce pan to warm through. Transfer onto plates and drizzle additional sauce over the top before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crepes (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg