Quick Crêpes Suzette
Experience the delightful flavors of this zesty orange caramel sauce drizzled over warm pancakes. The sweet and tangy combination of golden caster sugar, fresh orange juice, and fragrant zest creates a luscious syrup that perfectly complements the fluffy pancakes. A dollop of crème fraîche adds a touch of creaminess to this simple yet indulgent treat. Serve these pancakes with a generous drizzle of the orange caramel sauce for a truly delightful breakfast or dessert experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 pancakes (see 'goes well with' for recipe, or buy ready-made)
- 100g golden caster sugar
- juice 2 and zest 1 orange , plus extra wedges, to serve (optional)
- small knob butter
- half-fat crème fraîche , to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Tip the sugar into a microwaveable bowl and stir in 3 tbsp orange juice to dampen. Microwave on High for 3-4 mins until you have a bubbling caramel. Remove the bowl from the microwave (watch out – it will be very hot indeed), then add the rest of juice, zest and butter. Return to the microwave and blast for 1 min, stir, then cook for 1 more min until the caramel has dissolved into the juice and you have a syrupy sauce. Set aside.
- Heat pancakes in the microwave according to pack instructions. Serve each folded into quarters with sauce poured over, a spoonful of crème fraîche and orange wedges, if you like.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 254 calories
- Fat Content: 5 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 51 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 31 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 5 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.66 milligram of sodium
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