Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Crepes Suzette, a classic French dessert that combines thin, delicate crepes with a luscious orange sauce. This family-friendly version substitutes traditional alcohol with chicken broth, ensuring that everyone can savor each bite without concern. With vibrant flavors from fresh orange juice and zest, these crepes are perfect for special occasions or as a sweet finish to any meal. Impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with this elegant dish that is both simple to prepare and visually stunning.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup castor sugar (for sauce)
- Thinly sliced orange peel
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs with vanilla extract, then gradually mix in milk and water.
- Combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth; let rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then pour about ¼ cup batter into the pan; cook until golden on both sides.
- For the sauce, melt castor sugar and butter in a saucepan, add orange peel, then stir in orange juice and chicken broth until thickened.
- Fold each crepe into quarters and soak briefly in the warm sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg