Take time out to enjoy..

Take time out to enjoy..
Relax, renew, regain, regrow, reflect

Monday, January 30, 2012

What do you need to succeed?

And ultra thin Crepe Suzette, served with delicate vanilla bean ice cream! 
These luscious French-style crepes are dressed to impress.

  • 100g plain flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 300ml milk
  • 1 tbs unsalted butter, melted plus extra to fry
  • Ice-cream, to serve
  • Sauce

  • 100g caster sugar
  • 35g unsalted butter
  • 150ml orange juice
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 3 tbs Grand Marnier or Cointreau
  • 2 tbs brandy

Method

  1. Place first six ingredients in a food processor and whiz until combined and mixture forms a smooth batter. Pour into a jug, and let sit for 30 minutes. Heat a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully brush the pan with a little melted butter. Tilting the pan slightly, pour in enough batter (about 2-3 tablespoons) to just cover the base. Cook for 1-2 minutes until base of the crepe is lightly browned.
  2. Carefully flip the crepe to brown the other side. Transfer to a plate and repeat until batter is used.
  3. To make the sauce, heat sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a frying pan over low heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add butter, increase heat to medium and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Add orange juice and zest, and simmer for a few minutes. Pour in liqueur and brandy and stir to combine. Dip a crepe into the sauce, then fold it into quarters and place on a serving plate.
  4. Repeat with remaining crepes, serving 2-3 per person. Serve with ice-cream.

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