French Crepes Suzette with Orange Liqueur

French Crepes Suzette with Orange Liqueur

StandardFrenchDessertElegantClassicIndulgent
⏱️ 20m PREP
🔥 15m COOK
👥 4 SERVINGS
⚡ 450 CAL/SERV
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Overview

Delicate French crepes paired with a rich and buttery orange liqueur sauce, perfect for an indulgent dessert or a luxurious breakfast.

Macronutrients per serving

88
grams
Protein
8.0g 9%
Fat
20.0g 23%
Carbs
60.0g 68%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C
35% DV
Supports immune function
🔺 Calcium
10% DV
Important for bone health
☀️ Vitamin A
15% DV
Essential for vision and immune function
🌾 Fiber
2g
Supports digestive health

Ingredients

Crepes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Suzette Sauce

  • 1/4 cup butter unsalted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1/4 cup Grand Marnier
  • 1/4 cup Cointreau

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine sifted flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. 2 Add beaten eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth.
  3. 3 Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
  4. 4 Pour a small ladle of batter into the skillet, swirling to spread evenly. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
  5. 5 For the Suzette sauce, melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
  6. 6 Stir in orange juice and zest, cooking until slightly thickened.
  7. 7 Remove pan from heat and carefully add Grand Marnier and Cointreau. Return to heat and flambe until alcohol has burned off.
  8. 8 Fold crepes into quarters and add them to the sauce, gently coating each one.
  9. 9 Serve crepes warm, drizzled with remaining sauce.

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