What is National Crepe Suzette Day?
On National Crepe Suzette Day, the 6th honors a unique and delectable dessert.
Although there are slightly different crepes Suzette dishes on offer, the dish is still very different from most other crepe dishes. Chef Henri Charpentier's recipe first appeared in the 19th century in Paris. According to the chef's book, he mistakenly destroyed a sauce for Prince Edward of Wales (the future King Edward VII) and his guests. (The would-be King Edward VII) He tried the roasted sauce and discovered the flavors blended perfectly, but with no time to recover, he tried the dessert and discovered the flavors blended deliciously. When Charpentier served the dish, he called it Crepes Princesse. Charpentier changed the name to Suzette after the prince gently protested, in honor of the one female diner at the table.
Charpentier will later return to the United States and serve as John D. Rockefeller's chef. Charpentier, however, was world renown and learned under Auguste Escoffier (a chef known for other popular dishes) before that.
The French dessert is made of a crepe with a beurre Suzette sauce. To make the sauce, caramelized sugar and butter, orange juice and zest, and orange liqueur are all necessary.. The alcohol evaporates rapidly when set ablaze, resulting in a thick caramelized sauce. Crepes Suzettes are often served at the table of the guests's table.
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