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Crêpes Suzette — traditional dish from Monte Carlo, France
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪9gProtein
🌾55gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Crêpes Suzette

How to order / say it
Say it Crêpes Suzette — [krehps soo-ZET]
Order I'd like the crêpes suzette, please.
Locally Je voudrais les crêpes suzette, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

Thin pancakes flambéed with butter, sugar, and orange.

Why try it?

This dish illustrates the French flair for turning the simple into something exquisite through technique. It captures the balance between texture and aroma, symbolizing the dessert sophistication found in Parisian cuisine.

How it tastes

Delicate and buttery crepes are saturated with a sweet, zesty orange sauce, with a hint of caramelization from the sugar. The flambé process imparts a gentle warmth, enhancing the citrus aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1895

Created in the late 19th century, this dessert is said to be the accidental masterpiece of a young chef for the Prince of Wales. It quickly captivated Parisian palates, becoming a favorite among elegant restaurant-goers.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 100 g flour
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🥛 250 ml milk
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🍋 100 ml orange juice
  • 🍋 1 tsp orange zest
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🍷 30 ml Grand Marnier

Method

  1. 1 Whisk flour, eggs, and milk to create a smooth batter.
  2. 2 Cook thin crepes in a lightly buttered skillet.
  3. 3 Prepare orange sauce with butter, sugar, juice, and zest.
  4. 4 Flambé crepes with Grand Marnier in sauce before serving.

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