Take a culinary journey to France and master the art of preparing the classic "Traditional Crêpes Suzette." This timeless dessert combines the delicate flavors of crêpes, orange, and Grand Marnier to create an elegant and unforgettable treat. From selecting the finest ingredients to perfecting the delicate art of flipping crêpes, discover the secrets to achieving this iconic dish that is sure to impress your loved ones.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
ORIGINAL FRENCH CRêPES SUZETTE
This easy crêpes Suzette recipe features orange crêpes with a buttery Grand Marnier orange sauce. This can be eaten for dessert or breakfast.
Provided by Rebecca Franklin
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a big bowl, vigorously whisk the flour, milk, water, eggs, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, and salt until the batter is completely smooth. Allow the batter to rest in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before making the crêpes.
- Use some of the remaining melted butter to grease a crêpe pan , large skillet, or nonstick skillet. Heat up over low-medium heat.
- Add 3 tablespoons of batter to the pan and swirl it until the bottom of the pan is covered with batter.
- Cook the crêpe for 1 minute, or until the crêpe is slightly moist on top and golden underneath.
- Loosen the edges of the crêpe, slide a spatula under it, and then gently flip it. If you don't have a spatula, use your fingers, a fork, or carefully flip it in the air using just the pan.
- Cook for 1 minute and transfer the cooked crêpe to a plate to keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, lightly greasing the pan with melted butter every time. Set aside.
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt half of the butter until it foams.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle half of the sugar over the melted butter.
- Carefully add half of the orange liqueur. The mixture will ignite.
- When the flame goes out, add each crêpe to the pan to coat both sides in the orange syrup.
- Fold the crêpes into quarters or roll them up.
- Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet, remove it from the heat, and add the remaining sugar and Grand Marnier.
- For serving, place 1 or 2 crêpes per person on a plate, top with a scoop of ice cream, and drizzle with orange syrup. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 122 mg, Sugar 18 g, Fat 31 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
TRADITIONAL CREPES SUZETTE
Beer, traditionally found in this dish, ferments the batter and adds flavor to these delicious crepes suzettes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Crepe Recipes
Yield Makes about 14
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make batter: Whisk together milk, sugar, butter, eggs, and oil. Sift together flour and salt. Whisk milk mixture into flour mixture. Pour batter through a fine sieve into a large bowl. Whisk in beer. Refrigerate, covered, 6 hours (or overnight).
- Let batter stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Heat a crepe pan or a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter into pan, swirling to cover bottom. Cook, flipping once, until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat.
- Make filling: Stir together butter, sugar, liqueur, and zest. Spread 2 teaspoons over 1 crepe. Roll up; place on a baking sheet, seam side down. Repeat.
- Make sauce: Bring juice and sugar to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat; skim foam. Whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; add to pan. Whisk in liqueur. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover crepes with foil; heat in oven 10 minutes. Transfer to plates. Top with sauce and oranges. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
CREPES SUZETTE
Steps:
- Fold your crepes in half twice, so they are in the shape of a triangle. In a non-stick pan over medium heat, melt half of the butter. When it begins to foam remove from heat and add 2 ounces of the liquor and 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Always add alcohol off of the heat to avoid a jumping flame. Use tongs to gently lay crepes into the pan. Turn the crepes to coat. Lay the crepes out on a plate and top with ice cream. Pour remaining sauce over the ice cream. Serve immediately.
- In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and pulse for 10 seconds. Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This allows the bubbles to subside so the crepes will be less likely to tear during cooking. The batter will keep for up to 48 hours.
- Heat a small non-stick pan. Add butter to coat. Pour 1 ounce of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly. Cook for 30 seconds and flip. Cook for another 10 seconds and remove to the cutting board. Lay them out flat so they can cool. Continue until all batter is gone. After they have cooled you can stack them and store in sealable plastic bags in the refrigerator for several days or in the freezer for up to two months. When using frozen crepes, thaw on a rack before gently peeling apart.
CREPES SUZETTE
Steps:
- Whisk together the flour and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together the eggs and sugar in a large bowl until pale. Whisk in 1 1/2 cups of the milk, orange liqueur, vanilla, and orange zest and flour until combined. If the mixture is too thick, add the remaining milk until a thin consistency is achieved. Cover and refrigerate batter for 30 minutes.
- Heat an 8-inch crepe pan or skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute. Cover the surface of the pan with clarified butter until it gets sizzling hot. Ladle some batter onto the middle of the crepe pan and immediately start swirling the pan to distribute the batter over the surface. Cook for 45 to 60 seconds or until lightly golden brown. Flip over and cook the other side for 20 seconds. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
- In a large skillet over high heat, bring the orange juice to a boil. Add the sugar and zest, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until the sugar has melted and the mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the orange liqueur and orange sections. Set aside.
- Working in batches, gently place a crepe into the pan holding the orange juice and orange sections. Leave for 1 minute to absorb some juice. Using a narrow spatula, remove the crepe to a warm serving plate. Repeat with remaining crepes. Roll the crepes into a cylinder. Spoon on some of the orange sections. Serve 2 crepes per person. Top with vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.
KATE'S EASY CREPES SUZETTE
Here's a filling for Crepes Suzette without the traditional flaming--less fun but very good! You can substitute Triple Sec, Cointreau, Limoncello or other liquers for the Grand Marnier. Step-by-step photos are posted in the French Forum under "Techniques." I recommend recipe #170083 made with butter.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 crepes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream the powdered sugar into the butter until you have a smooth texture.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and Grand Marnier. It will break down (look a little curdled) when you add the citrus and alcohol but that is okay.
- Spread the mixture over each crepe.
- Fold the crepes in quarters and pile together.
- Keep crepes warm in a 200 degree Fahrenheit oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.1, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 3.3, Carbohydrate 8, Sugar 7.5, Protein 0.3
SUZETTE SAUCE ( FOR CREPES SUZETTE)
Make and share this Suzette Sauce ( for Crepes Suzette) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wild Thyme Flour
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- heat butter in and sugar in a deep frying pan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar begins to dissolve. turn up the heat and bubble fast until the mixture just starts to go brown and caramelise ( 4 minutes).
- Pour in juice and zests then bubble for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly. Add the liqour, flame for a few seconds.
- Put one crepe into the sauce and coat well then fold in 4 like a handkerchief.Push to one side of the pan and continue with the rest. Serve 2-3 crepes per person.
CRêPES SUZETTE
This classic French recipe is a fine way to elevate the humble pancake into a smart pudding
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare pancakes following the classic recipe - see 'Goes well with'. Fold the pancakes into quarters.
- Tip the caster sugar into a non-stick frying pan and set the pan over a low-medium heat. Allow the sugar to melt slowly without stirring and continue to cook until it becomes a deep amber-coloured caramel.
- Immediately slide the pan off the heat and add the orange juice - be careful as it may splatter and spit as it hits the hot caramel. Add the orange zest, lemon juice, the Grand Marnier and return the pan to a low heat to re-melt the caramel into the liquid.
- Add the butter to the sauce in small pieces, bring to the boil and simmer gently until glossy and reduced slightly. Add the pancakes to the pan and warm through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.17 milligram of sodium
ULTIMATE CRêPES SUZETTE
Whip up the ultimate pancakes and Crêpes Suzette with Angela Nilsen's recipes
Provided by Angela Nilsen
Categories Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Supper, Treat
Time 35m
Yield Makes 16-17, 2-3 per person
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the flour, sugar and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre, add the eggs, oil and 2 tbsp of the milk, and beat together with a wooden spoon until smooth. Slowly start to pour in a little milk, mixing as you pour, to keep the batter smooth. Pour in the rest of the milk, a bit more quickly now, until it looks like single cream. Finally, add the beer.
- Heat a 15cm/6in crêpe pan. Measure 21⁄2 tbsp of the batter into a jug, then pour into the pan, moving it around so the mixture swirls and fits the bottom of the pan. When the crêpe is golden underneath (in about 15 seconds if pan is the right temperature), turn and cook for a further 30 seconds, until spotted brown.
- Slide the crêpe on to a plate. Wipe the pan with oiled kitchen paper and continue frying until all the batter is used, stacking the crêpes on top of each other as you cook them. You can freeze the pancakes at this stage, wrapped in cling film and foil. Or make a day ahead, wrap and keep in the fridge. To reheat, put on an ovenproof plate, cover with foil and warm in a 180C/Gas 4/fan oven 160C for 10-15 minutes. (If using for Crêpes Suzette, warm through in the sauce.)
- TO MAKE CRÊPES SUZETTE - Make the crêpes as above.
- For the sauce, heat the butter and sugar in a deep frying pan (about 25cm/10in) over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar begins to dissolve; turn up the heat and bubble quite fast, until the mixture just starts to go brown and caramelise (about 4 minutes), stirring only towards the end. Pour in the orange juice (see left); add the orange and lemon zests, letting the mixture bubble for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly. Add the Grand Marnier and cognac, heat for a few seconds and lower the heat.
- Put one crêpe into the juices and, holding it with a fork, coat it well in the mixture. Fold it into quarters and push to one side of the pan. Continue the coating and folding with the remaining pancakes. Serve 2-3 crêpes per person with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.46 milligram of sodium
CRêPES SUZETTE
This is just one of those desserts that seem, on the page as on the plate, to be labor-intensive and tricky, but in fact are as simple to make as they are gratifying to eat. For one thing, you can make the crepes in advance; they could sit, piled between torn-off sheets of baking parchment and well wrapped in the refrigerator, for a good three days without coming to any harm. But I must admit to taking, more than once, an even quicker route: using good store-bought crepes. Once they're immersed in the sweet orangey syrup, they will not betray their prefabricated origins.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories project, dessert, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, zest, butter and sugar. Place over high heat and bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until syrupy, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Fold crepes into quarters, and arrange in circular pattern, slightly overlapping, in a nonreactive skillet or other shallow flameproof pan. Pour warm syrup on top (reserve syrup pan), and place over low heat until crepes are warm, about 5 minutes.
- Warm liqueur in pan that held orange syrup. When crepes are hot, pour liqueur on top; carefully touch a flame to surface to light it. Serve immediately, spooning crepes and sauce onto each plate.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 436, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 282 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 1 gram
Tips:
- Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor for Crêpes Suzette. If you can't find fresh oranges, you can use bottled or frozen orange juice, but the flavor will not be as good.
- Make the batter ahead of time: The batter for Crêpes Suzette can be made up to 24 hours in advance. This makes it a great option for a brunch or dinner party.
- Cook the crêpes over medium heat: Cooking the crêpes over medium heat will help to prevent them from burning. Be patient and cook the crêpes until they are golden brown on both sides.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the crêpes, don't overcrowd the pan. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.
- Use a good quality liqueur: The liqueur used in Crêpes Suzette is important for the flavor of the dish. Use a good quality liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau.
- Serve the Crêpes Suzette immediately: Crêpes Suzette are best served immediately after they are made. This will help to preserve their delicate flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Crêpes Suzette is a classic French dessert that is sure to impress your guests. With its delicate flavor and beautiful presentation, Crêpes Suzette is a perfect choice for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can make delicious Crêpes Suzette that everyone will love.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love