Blintzes Suzette
Elevate your brunch game with Blintzes Suzette, a sophisticated twist on classic crepes filled with a luscious ricotta and cream cheese mixture and topped with a zesty orange Suzette sauce. This gourmet recipe features thin, golden crepes wrapped around a slightly sweet and creamy filling, pan-seared to perfection for a light, crispy texture. The vibrant Suzette sauce, made with fresh orange juice, orange zest, and a splash of Grand Marnier, adds a citrusy brightness that transforms this dish into a show-stopping centerpiece. Perfect for any occasion, from a luxurious weekend breakfast to an elegant dessert, this recipe is a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Serve your Blintzes Suzette warm, garnished with powdered sugar or extra orange zest, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or orange liqueur
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, 2 eggs, melted butter, and salt until the batter is smooth. Let the batter sit for 15 minutes to rest.
Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium-low heat and lightly coat it with butter. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the pan, swirling to create a thin, even layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds. Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the crepes and setting them aside.
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1 egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the filling along the lower third of each crepe, fold the sides inward, and roll it up like a burrito. Set the filled blintzes aside.
To make the Suzette sauce, combine the orange juice, orange zest, Grand Marnier (or orange liqueur), granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reduces slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Place the filled blintzes seam-side down and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
To serve, arrange the blintzes on a plate and pour the warm orange Suzette sauce over the top. Garnish with additional orange zest or powdered sugar if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.7 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.8 g | 369% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 988 mg | 329% | |
| Sodium | 1812 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.8 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.7 g | ||
| Protein | 76.0 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 1556 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1336 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
