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Eggless Crêpes Suzette | Butter Flavoured Orange Pancakes | Indian style French pancakes |
Tarla Dalal
17 August, 2016
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Eggless Crêpes Suzette | Butter Flavoured Orange Pancakes | Indian style French pancakes |
Eggless Crêpes Suzette, also known as Butter-Flavoured Orange Pancakes, is a delightful Indian-style French dessert that perfectly balances richness and tang. Made with simple, easily available ingredients like plain flour (maida), cornflour, milk, butter, orange juice, and sugar, this elegant treat brings gourmet French flair right into your kitchen — without using eggs or expensive ingredients. The smooth, golden crêpes form the base, while the buttery orange filling and zesty orange sauce take this dessert to a new level of indulgence. Yet, it remains budget-friendly, light, and simple to make at home.
The preparation begins with the soft, thin eggless crêpes, made by whisking together maida, cornflour, milk, a pinch of salt, and water. These ingredients are inexpensive and commonly found in every Indian household. The crêpes are cooked lightly in melted butter on a non-stick pan until golden and tender. Their subtle buttery aroma makes them melt in your mouth — much like traditional French pancakes but adapted perfectly for Indian kitchens. With just a ladle, pan, and whisk, anyone can create these elegant crêpes without any fancy tools.
The magic of Crêpes Suzette lies in its orange filling — a blend of soft butter, powdered sugar, orange juice, and grated orange rind, gently lifted by a hint of lemon juice and brandy (optional). The filling is luxuriously smooth and fragrant, with the freshness of citrus balancing the creaminess of butter. The best part is that these ingredients are affordable and easy to find — oranges, sugar, and butter being pantry staples in most homes. Even without brandy, the filling tastes absolutely divine, making this dessert suitable for all ages.
To complete this eggless French-style pancake, a luscious orange sauce is prepared using orange juice, orange rind, powdered sugar, and a touch of cornflour. This sauce is simmered until thick and glossy, releasing the fresh, citrusy aroma that defines a true Crêpes Suzette. The sauce beautifully coats the folded crêpes, creating a burst of tang and sweetness in every bite. What’s wonderful is that this sauce uses no expensive syrups or creams—only natural, home-friendly ingredients that still deliver an international taste.
Once the orange filling is spread over each crepe and folded neatly, the final drizzle of warm orange sauce makes the dessert shine — both literally and figuratively. The combination of buttery texture and bright citrus flavor creates an irresistible contrast that delights the palate. It’s important to serve immediately to enjoy the light, fluffy texture and vibrant tang of the fresh oranges. Each mouthful feels like sunshine — comforting, refreshing, and celebratory all at once.
In essence, Eggless Crêpes Suzette is proof that you don’t need costly ingredients or complicated techniques to make a gourmet dessert. With just a few common Indian pantry items — flour, butter, milk, sugar, and oranges — you can recreate a classic French favorite that’s both luxurious and economical. These Butter-Flavoured Orange Pancakes are perfect for festive occasions or a special weekend treat. They embody the essence of fine dining, made simple, egg-free, and budget-friendly — a true celebration of taste, creativity, and comfort! 🍊🥞✨
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Preparation Time
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Cooking Time
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Total Time
24 Mins
Makes
6 crêpes
Ingredients
For The Crepes
5 tbsp plain flour (maida)
5 tbsp cornflour
5 tbsp milk
a pinch of salt
melted butter for greasing and cooking
For The Orange Filling
1 tbsp orange juice
1/2 tsp grated orange rind
1/4 cup soft butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp brandy
For The Orange Sauce
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp orange rind
1 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp cornflour
Method
For the crêpes
- Combine all the ingredients along with 5 tbsp of water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk till no lumps remain. Keep aside.
- Heat a 150 mm. (6") diameter non-stick pan and grease it with butter.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter, tilt the pan around quickly so that the batter coats the pan evenly.
- Cook it using a little butter on both the sides. When the sides starts to peel off, turn the pancake around and cook the other side for 30 seconds.
- Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make 5 more crêpes.
For the orange filling
- Combine the butter and sugar in a deep bowl and mix well till smooth using a spatula.
- Add all the remaining ingredients, mix well and keep aside.
For the orange sauce
- Combine all the ingredients in a small non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes or till thick, while stirring continuously.
How to proceed
- Divide the orange filling into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
- Place a crêpe on a clean, dry surface, spread a portion of the orange filling on one side of the crêpe and fold it over to make a semi-circle.
- Repeat step 2 to make 5 more orange filled crêpes.
- Just before serving, place each orange filled crêpe on a serving plate, pour a little orange sauce over it and serve immediately.
Crepes Suzette, Butter Flavoured Orange Pancakes recipe with step by step photos
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To make the crêpes, for Crepes Suzette, Butter Flavoured Orange Pancakes, in a deep bowl, add the 5 tbsp plain flour (maida). Since this is an eggless recipe, we only use some flours and milk as our basic ingredients.
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Add the 5 tbsp cornflour.
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Add a pinch of salt.
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Add the 5 tbsp milk.
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For softness, we will add 1 tbsp. melted butter to the batter.
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Finally add approximately 5 tbsp. of water to the batter.
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Start mixing the ingredients using a whisk.
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Continue whisking till no lumps remain to make a batter of pouring consistency.
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Heat a 150 mm. (6") diameter non-stick small crepe pan and grease it with butter.
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Pour a ladleful of the batter, tilt the pan around quickly so that the batter coats the pan evenly.
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Cook it using a little melted butter on both the sides.
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When the sides starts to peel off, turn the pancake around and cook the other side for 30 seconds.
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Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make 5 more crêpes.
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To make the orange filling, for Crepes Suzette, Butter Flavoured Orange Pancakes, Combine the 1/4 cup soft butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a deep bowl and mix well till smooth using a spatula.
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Add 1 tbsp orange juice, 1/2 tsp grated orange rind, 2 tsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp brandy, all the ingredients, mix well and keep aside.
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To make the orange sauce, for Crepes Suzette, Butter Flavoured Orange Pancakes, Combine 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/2 tsp orange rind, 1 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tsp cornflour, all the ingredients in a small non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes or till thick, while stirring continuously.
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To make the Crepes Suzette, Butter Flavoured Orange Pancakes, Divide the orange filling into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
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Place a crêpe on a clean, dry surface, spread a portion of the orange filling on one side of the crêpe and fold it over to make a semi-circl.
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Repeat step 2 to make 5 more orange filled crêpes.
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Just before serving, place each orange filled crêpe on a serving plate, pour a little orange sauce over it.
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Serve Crepes Suzette, Butter Flavoured Orange Pancakes immediately.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per crêpe
| Energy | 272 cal |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 11.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 106 mg |
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Leena_Dhoot
Sept. 11, 2021, 6:09 p.m.
Very french and very citrus! Sapid crepe! Liked it a lot, thanks.
