Crêpes Suzette A Classic French Flambéed Dessert
Crêpes Suzette is a traditional French dessert featuring thin crêpes in an orange-infused butter sauce.The dish is lightly flambéed for aroma and depth of flavor.It is elegant, aromatic, and beautifully balanced between sweet and citrusy.Perfect for special occasions or gourmet desserts at home.
Ingredients
For the Crêpes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
For the Suzette Sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 2 oranges
- 2 tbsp Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and salt to form a smooth batter.
- Heat a pan and lightly grease it. Pour thin layers to make crêpes. Cook both sides lightly and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sugar until slightly caramelized.
- Add orange zest, orange juice, and lemon juice. Simmer gently.
- Fold crêpes into quarters and place them in the sauce.
- Warm gently, then add liqueur and flambé carefully.
- Spoon sauce over the crêpes and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh oranges for the best flavour.
- Do not overcook the sauce—it should remain silky.
- Flambé carefully away from open flames.
- Crêpes can be made ahead of time.
- Best served immediately while warm.