crepe suzette
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Definition
- Noun:
- A dessert consisting of thin pancakes (crepes) that are served in a hot, sweet sauce flavored with orange and lemon, and which is often flambéed (set aflame with alcohol) at the table.
Usage
- Noun:
- The chef prepared a classic crepe suzette for the grand finale of the meal.
- Ordering crepe suzette is a treat because of the dramatic flambé presentation.
Advanced Usage
- As a culinary term: The term specifies not just the crepes but the entire preparation method and sauce.
- The secret to a perfect crepe suzette lies in the balance of the citrus sauce.
Variants and Related Words
- Crepe (n): A very thin pancake, which is the base component of the dish.
- First, you must master making a plain crepe.
- Suzette sauce (n): The orange-flavored butter sauce used in the dish.
- The suzette sauce is made with butter, sugar, orange zest, and Grand Marnier.
Synonyms
- Flambéed crepes: Describes the cooking technique.
- Orange crepes: Highlights the primary flavor, though this is a less specific term.
Related Phrases
- To flambé a crepe suzette: The action of igniting the liqueur in the sauce.
- The waiter will flambé the crepe suzette beside your table.
Related Idioms
Noun
- crepes flamed in a sweet orange-and-lemon flavored liqueur sauce