Crepes are one of my favorite breakfasts. They’re great served both savory and sweet! Try these classic crepes, chocolate crepes, and blintzes next!
What are Crêpes Suzette?
Crepes suzette are every citrus lover’s dream! It all starts with soft, fluffy crepes. Then, you cook them in a delicious buttery sauce made with orange zest and Grand Marnier for a punch of citrus flavor! Crepes suzette are so easy to make but sure to impress! For that restaurant-worthy presentation, you can even flambé them tableside! The flavor of these crepes is to die for. So soft, moist, and filled with juicy orange flavor! It’s one of my favorite French desserts! They’re an amazing dessert but also double as a breakfast. There’s nothing better than waking up to soft, orangey goodness in the morning! Good news is, you can whip these up in less than 30 minutes. They’re also surprisingly easy to make! So grab your skillet and let’s get started!
Ingredients for Crepes Suzette
Crepes suzette made simple with just a handful of everyday ingredients! Flour, milk, sugar, eggs, butter (or oil), vanilla, and a pinch of salt come together to create a sweet and delicious treat that everyone will love! They’re so bright and flavorful. You may want to make some extras! Note: all measurements can be found below in the recipe card.
All-Purpose Flour: Provides the structure and texture for the crepes.Milk: Creates a smooth and creamy batter! It also helps to bind the ingredients together and provides richness to the final product. I used whole milk for more tender crepes.Sugar: For a touch of sweetness!Eggs: Help to bind the batter together and give the crepes their signature texture. They’re a key ingredient!Unsalted Butter: For cooking the crepes in. Your favorite cooking oil will also work.Vanilla: Add a touch of extra flavor. Use pure vanilla extract if you have it! It makes all the difference in flavor.Salt: Just a pinch to boost flavors.
Orange Sauce
Butter: Every good sauce starts with melted butter!Sugar: To balance out the tanginess of the orange zest and liqueur.Orange Zest: For bright, zesty flavor. Lemon zest also works!Grand Marnier: An orange-flavored liqueur made from a blend of fine Cognac and orange essence. It adds a sweet, rich, and slightly boozy flavor to the crepes suzette. It’s a sophisticated touch!
Let’s Get Cooking!
Follow these simple steps and you’ll be making your crepes suzette like a pro. Everyone is going to go crazy over this fruity, sophisticated dessert. No one will know it only took 20 minutes to cook them up!
For the Crepes:
For the Orange Sauce:
How to Make the Best Crepes Suzette
When I first started making crepes, something I really struggled with was getting them nice and thin. It was also tough to spread the batter evenly across the pan. If you love homemade crepes as much as I do, I recommend picking up a few tools to make them! A good nonstick pan is a must, as well as a crepe spreader and spatula to make sure they’re the perfect shape. Here’s a great set for making the perfect crepes! Your crepes suzette will turn out perfectly.
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