Crepes Suzette is the kind of dessert that turns an ordinary meal into a performance. With its delicate crepes and dazzling flambé of orange liqueur and butter, it’s both elegant and exciting. Whether you’re treating guests or just celebrating life at home, this classic French dish brings theater to the table.
Don’t be intimidated—the ingredients are simple, and the magic is in the sauce!
🛒 Ingredients
For the crepes:
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1 cup flour
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2 large eggs
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1¼ cups milk
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tbsp sugar
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Pinch of salt
For the Suzette sauce:
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¼ cup unsalted butter
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¼ cup sugar
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½ cup orange juice (fresh is best)
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Zest of 1 orange
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2 tbsp Grand Marnier or Cointreau
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1 tbsp brandy (optional, for flambé)
🔥 How to Make It
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Prepare the crepes using the basic recipe: blend, rest, and cook until thin and golden.
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Make the sauce: Melt butter and sugar in a skillet. Add orange juice and zest. Simmer.
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Fold crepes into quarters and place them into the bubbling sauce.
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Pour in liqueur and (carefully!) ignite with a long lighter to flambé.
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Let flames subside, then plate and drizzle with extra sauce.
💡 Tips for a Successful Flambé
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Warm the liqueur slightly before pouring (cold liquor won’t light).
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Always turn off the heat before lighting.
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Use a long match or grill lighter for safety.
Crepes Suzette is sweet, citrusy, buttery, and unforgettable. Serve it hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it as-is. Either way, it’s pure French magic.