Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Crepes Suzette, a classic French dessert that features delicate crepes enveloped in a luscious orange sauce. This elegant treat is perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings, impressing guests with its vibrant flavors and stunning presentation. With a combination of sweet orange juice and zesty peel, each bite offers a refreshing taste that pairs beautifully with the light, fluffy crepes. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, Crepes Suzette is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup castor sugar
- Thinly sliced orange peel
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually pour in milk and water until the batter is smooth. Stir in melted butter.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in a ladleful of batter and swirl to spread evenly. Cook until edges are golden brown (about 2 minutes), then flip using a spatula and cook for another minute.
- For the orange sauce, melt castor sugar in a saucepan until caramelized. Stir in unsalted butter, sliced orange peel, and orange juice until combined.
- Fold cooked crepes into quarters and soak them briefly in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe (70g)
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg