A non-boozy version of a delicious French Classic.

Instead of the Grand Marnier, triple sec or orange Curaçao liqueur that most Crêpe Suzette recipes call for, I have made an Orange syrup to pour over the Crêpes, perfect for the whole family. An added bonus is that you don’t have to flambé the Crêpes either, so it’s super simple. They’re also filled with whipped honey cream cheese and served with fresh Orange segments to add freshness. A true feast that the whole family will love.

Serves: 4

Prep time : 10

Total Time : 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

Crêpes:
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or white spelt flour
• Pinch salt
• 2 eggs at room temperature
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp. melted butter
• + 1/2 cup butter for baking the crepes
Orange Syrup:
• 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tsp. Cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp. water
Honey cream cheese:
• 3/4 Cup cream cheese at room tempered
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/8 tsp. Orange blossom extract (optional)
Extra for serving:
• 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned, skin removed

DIRECTIONS:

Crêpes:
Whisk together the flour and salt in a medium bowl. In another bowl whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla. Add to the flour slowly and whisk until combined, add the melted butter and mix. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more milk until a thin consistency is achieved. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. It’s important to let the batter rest, so the gluten can develop and the Crêpes will bake easier and they won’t tear as easily.
Heat an 20cm/8-inch skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add butter to the pan and swirl it around so the butter covers the entire surface. Ladle some batter onto the middle of the pan and immediately start swirling the pan to distribute the batter over the surface. Cook for 60 seconds or until lightly golden brown. Add a little butter to the uncooked side and flip over and cook the other side for 30-60 seconds. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
You may keep the crepes warm on a plate set on top of a pan with simmering water or covered with foil in a low-warm oven
Orange sauce:
In a sauce pan over high heat, bring the orange juice to a boil with the sugar, reduce the heat to a simmer, add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the mixture has thickened, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Honey cream cheese:
Place the cream cheese in a bowl together with the honey and whip for a few minutes until fluffy and creamy. Add orange blossom extract if desired.
To serve:
Place a crepe on a warm plate. Spoon some cream cheese down the middle and roll the crêpe into a cylinder. Top with syrup and fruit and serve immediately. Serve 2 crêpes per person.

Enjoy!