Crêpes Suzette

Name: Crêpes Suzette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup water; 2 eggs; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for batter); 1 tsp orange zest; 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce); 3 tbsp granulated sugar (for sauce); 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1 tbsp cognac or orange liqueur (optional)

Elegant crêpes with a luxurious butter and orange sauce. These thin French pancakes are the ultimate Parisian dessert, delicate and refined.

35 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

FrenchDessertStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup water
2 eggs
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp granulated sugar (for batter)
1 tsp orange zest
4 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce)
3 tbsp granulated sugar (for sauce)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tbsp cognac or orange liqueur (optional)

Instructions

1

Make the crêpe batter: Combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for batter), and 1 tsp orange zest in a blender. Blend until smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes.
2

Heat an 8-inch non-stick skillet or crêpe pan over medium-high heat. Lightly butter it. Pour 1/4 cup batter into the center and tilt the pan to spread evenly. Cook until the bottom is lightly golden, about 1 minute, then flip and cook the other side for 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter to make 8 crêpes.
3

Make the sauce: Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce) in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 tbsp granulated sugar (for sauce) and stir until it begins to caramelize, about 1 minute.
4

Add 1/2 cup fresh orange juice and stir well. If using 1 tbsp cognac or orange liqueur (optional), add it now. Warm through for 1 minute.
5

Fold each crêpe into quarters and arrange in the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top. Serve warm, 2 crêpes per person.

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What is Crêpes Suzette?

Elegant crêpes with a luxurious butter and orange sauce. These thin French pancakes are the ultimate Parisian dessert, delicate and refined. This reference files it under French dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 35 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Crêpes Suzette is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until the bottom is lightly golden.

Can I make Crêpes Suzette dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Crêpes Suzette is 1 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce). Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Crêpes Suzette gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Crêpes Suzette is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Crêpes Suzette?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 5 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 21 g fat, plus 240 mg sodium.

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