Sweet Crêpes with Orange Liqueur
Sweet Crêpes with Orange Liqueur
Classic DishCrêpes
Prep: 10 min • Cook: 15 min. Delicate sweet crêpes infused with the subtle aroma of orange liqueur, perfect for dessert. Often finished with a dusting of powdered sugar or a simple fruit compote.
- Preparation time
- 10 min
- Cooking time
- 15 min
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 12
Instructions
Making the Crêpe Batter
- 1In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, sugar, and salt.
- 2In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. Gradually whisk in the milk and then the melted butter and orange liqueur.
- 3Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth, thin batter forms. Avoid overmixing.
- 4Let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Resting allows the gluten to relax, resulting in more tender crêpes.
Cooking the Crêpes
- 1Heat a lightly oiled non-stick crêpe pan or skillet over medium heat. The pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates.
- 2Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the hot pan, tilting and swirling the pan immediately to spread the batter thinly and evenly in a circle.
- 3Cook for about 1-2 minutes, until the edges begin to lift and the underside is lightly golden. Carefully flip the crêpe using a spatula or by tossing it.
- 4Cook the other side for about 1 minute, or until lightly golden.
- 5Slide the finished crêpe onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, lightly greasing the pan between crêpes as needed.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 121 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 15 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 121 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
Tips
- For thinner crêpes, add a little more milk to the batter until it reaches a pouring consistency similar to heavy cream.
- Ensure the pan is the right temperature; too hot and they burn, too cool and they become rubbery.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings like fruit, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
