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French crepes Suzette folded in glossy orange butter sauce with orange zest and vanilla ice cream.

Classic French Crêpes Suzette

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Tender French crêpes folded in a glossy orange butter sauce with fresh zest and optional orange liqueur.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Batter resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Crêpes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted, plus more for the pan
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Orange Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest finely grated
  • 2 tbsp orange liqueur optional
  • 6 scoops vanilla ice cream for serving

Equipment

  • Blender
  • 8-inch nonstick skillet
  • Large shallow skillet
  • Fine grater
  • Whisk

Method
 

Make the Crêpes:
  1. Blend the flour, eggs, milk, water, melted butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Rest the batter for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with butter. Add a small ladle of batter, swirl to coat, and cook until the edges lift, about 45 seconds.
  3. Flip and cook the second side for 20 seconds. Repeat, stacking the crêpes on a plate.
Make the Orange Sauce:
  1. Melt the butter in a large shallow skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, orange juice, and zest.
  2. Simmer until glossy and lightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
Fold and Serve:
  1. Fold each crêpe into quarters and place in the sauce. Warm gently, turning once, until coated.
  2. Add the orange liqueur if using and simmer for 30 seconds. Serve two crêpes per person with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 8gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31g

Notes

  • Resting the batter improves the crêpe texture.
  • Keep the sauce glossy and gently simmering.
  • The orange liqueur is optional for a family-friendly version.