Description
Classic French crêpes folded and simmered in a rich orange butter sauce with Grand Marnier, elegant, citrusy, and perfect for a special dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted for batter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for sauce
- 3 large fresh oranges, juiced and zested
- 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier
- 2 additional tablespoons granulated sugar for sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, eggs, whole milk, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter until smooth. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with butter.
- Pour about 0.25 cup of batter into the skillet, swirling quickly to form a thin layer. Cook for about 1 minute, flip, and cook another 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter and stack cooked crêpes.
- Fold each crêpe into triangles and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter with 0.5 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Grand Marnier and simmer briefly.
- Add the folded crêpes into the sauce and spoon the sauce over them, warming for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with extra sauce spooned on top.
Notes
- Letting the batter rest improves texture and flexibility.
- Keep heat moderate to prevent overbrowning the crêpes.
- For a traditional presentation, the Grand Marnier can be briefly ignited with caution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg