Crêpes Suzette
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Crêpes Suzette are delicate, thin pancakes drenched in a luscious, buttery orange sauce with a hint of liqueur. This elegant French dessert is both delightful and decadent, perfect for a special treat.
- Total Time: 1 h
- Yield: 4 portions 1x
- Category: Medium
Ingredients
For the crêpes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
To make crêpes: In a bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease. Pour in a small amount of batter, swirling to cover the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly golden.
To make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine orange juice, liqueur, sugar, and orange zest. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by half. Stir in butter.
Fold crêpes into quarters and arrange on plates. Spoon the orange sauce over the crêpes and serve warm. Enjoy!
