Crepes Suzette
Ingredients (8 crepes)
1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon (15ml) orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
Zest of 1 U.S. orange
1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, to serve
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt
2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
1 and 1/4 cups (300ml) milk
3 large U.S. eggs
1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients,
- whisking continuously until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add a small amount of butter and swirl to coat the pan.
- Pour about 1/4 cup (60ml) of the batter into the skillet, tilting the pan to spread the batter evenly.
- Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes until golden brown, then flip it over and cook for another minute until cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the cooked crepes on a plate as you go.
Sauce:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Add the orange juice, orange liqueur, orange zest, and vanilla extract, and stir to combine.
- Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened and bubbly.
- Gently place the crepes into the skillet with the sauce,
- folding them in half and then in half again to form triangles.
- Allow the crepes to cook in the sauce for about 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over them to coat them evenly.
To serve, place the crepes on a plate and spoon the remaining sauce over them. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top.