Crêpes Suzette
85% authentic · French
A classic French dessert featuring crêpes flambéed in a caramelized butter, orange juice, and liqueur sauce. A showstopper for special occasions.
Rate this recipe
Choose 1 to 5 stars. Each recipe can be rated once.
No ratings yet.
Ingredients
- Classic French Crêpes batterrecipe above
- Unsalted butter1/2 cup
- Granulated sugar1/4 cup
- Orange juice1/2 cup
- Orange zest1 teaspoon
- Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur1/4 cup
- Butter for greasing panas needed
Steps
- 1
Prepare the classic French crêpes batter and cook crêpes as per the classic recipe. Keep warm.
- 2
In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved.
- 3
Add orange juice and orange zest. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4
Gently fold 2-3 crêpes and place them in the sauce. Spoon sauce over them.
- 5
Warm the Grand Marnier in a small saucepan (do not boil). Carefully pour it over the crêpes in the skillet.
- 6
Ignite the liqueur with a long match or lighter. Let the flames subside.
- 7
Gently toss the crêpes in the sauce to coat. Serve immediately, spooning sauce over each crêpe.
