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FLAMBÉED ORANGE BUTTER CREPES

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FLAMBÉED ORANGE BUTTER CREPES

FLAMBÉED ORANGE BUTTER CREPES

Indulge in elegant crepes infused with aromatic orange butter, caramelized sugar, and a spectacular flambé finish with orange liqueur and brandy. Perfect for impressing guests with a dramatic dessert that’s rich, citrusy, and irresistibly buttery.

🕒 Prep Time: 45 min

🍰 Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 8 crepes (prepared according to your preferred recipe)
  • 125 g butter
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 50 g powdered sugar (vanilla-flavored optional)
  • 1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau)
  • 50 ml brandy, cognac, or bourbon
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

  1. Fold prepared crepes into quarters and keep warm until needed.
  2. Blend butter, orange zest, and powdered sugar until creamy.
  3. Squeeze fresh orange juice and have all ingredients ready.
  4. In a large skillet (about 30 cm diameter), melt the orange butter mixture and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir using the cut side of half a lemon pierced with a fork. When the sauce slowly returns after dragging the lemon, proceed.
  5. Add orange juice and simmer for 1 minute more.
  6. Place crepes into the sauce one by one, soaking both sides, overlapping slightly if pan space is limited.
  7. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over crepes.
  8. For the flambé: remove skillet from heat. Pour orange liqueur and brandy into one side. Light the alcohol with a match or by tilting the pan toward the stove flame—protect your face and keep a safe distance.
  9. Once the flames ignite, return the skillet to heat and gently shake to spread flames evenly.
  10. While flambéing, carry the skillet to the table for a dramatic presentation.
  11. Use a spatula to transfer crepes onto warm plates, spooning sauce over them. Serve with ice cream in summer for an extra treat.

For Larger Quantities

  • Prepare crepes and spread each with the orange butter mixture. Fold into quarters.
  • Butter a baking dish and sprinkle brown sugar. Arrange crepes in the dish, sprinkle more brown sugar on top, and pour orange juice over.
  • Broil until caramelized and sauce forms.
  • Remove, pour alcohol, and flambé before serving.

💡 Tips

  • Keep safety in mind during flambé—avoid standing directly over the pan.
  • Using freshly grated orange zest enhances aroma.
  • Serve immediately for best flavor and presentation.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Dinner parties and special occasions
  • Impressing guests with dramatic dessert
  • Citrus lovers and buttery dessert fans