Save to Pinterest A delightful twist on the classic Crèpe Suzette, this affordable dessert features tender crèpes enveloped in a luscious cherry-orange sauce, flambéed for an elegant finish.
This recipe combines simplicity with sophistication to impress guests and family alike.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 2 tbsp (30 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for frying)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (150 g) pitted cherries (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp cherry liqueur (Kirsch or Cherry Brandy)
- 2 tbsp orange liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add eggs, milk, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth. Let batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Step 2:
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with butter. Pour in a small amount of batter, tilting to coat the pan thinly. Cook for 1 2 minutes until the edges lift, then flip and cook another 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter to make 8 crèpes. Stack on a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Step 3:
- For the sauce, combine cherries, orange juice, orange zest, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 3 4 minutes, until cherries soften and sauce thickens slightly. Stir in butter until melted and glossy.
- Step 4:
- Fold each crèpe into quarters and arrange in the pan with the sauce, spooning sauce over to coat.
- Step 5:
- In a small saucepan, gently warm the cherry liqueur and orange liqueur. Remove from heat, ignite with a long match, and carefully pour over the crèpes to flambé. Let the flames subside naturally.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce and cherries over each portion.
Save to Pinterest My family always looks forward to this dessert during special occasions, creating cherished memories with every bite.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl, whisk, nonstick skillet, saucepan, spatula, long match or lighter for flambé
Allergen Information
Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat (Gluten), Alcohol. Check labels for liqueurs and ensure all ingredients are suitable for your dietary needs.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 315. Total Fat: 11 g. Carbohydrates: 45 g. Protein: 6 g per serving.
Save to Pinterest This elegant Crèpe Suzette recipe is perfect for impressing guests and enjoying a French classic at home.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make the crêpes tender?
Whisk the batter until smooth and let it rest for about 10 minutes to relax the gluten, resulting in tender crêpes.
- → Can I use frozen cherries for the sauce?
Yes, frozen cherries can be thawed and used without compromising the flavor or texture of the sauce.
- → What is the purpose of flambéing the sauce?
Flambéing enhances the aroma and caramelizes the sugars slightly, adding depth and an elegant touch to the dish.
- → Are there alternatives to cherry liqueur in the sauce?
Cherry brandy or kirsch are preferred, but other fruit liqueurs can be used depending on your taste preferences.
- → How can I avoid the flambé step safely?
Simply mix the liqueurs into the sauce and warm gently without igniting to enjoy full flavor minus the flames.