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Crêpe Suzette is a dish that embodies the elegance of French cuisine, a dessert that has captured the hearts of everyone, from food enthusiasts to pastry lovers. If you're staying at Hotel Badia Hill, you’ll have the chance to indulge in this extraordinary dessert, which has a fascinating story and a preparation that continues to charm anyone who has the pleasure of tasting it.

What is Crêpe Suzette?

Crêpe Suzette is a thin, fragrant, and light crêpe, enriched with a sauce made of butter, sugar, oranges, and a touch of liqueur, typically Grand Marnier. The dish is often flambéed in front of the guests, adding a spectacular touch and a unique flavor to the dessert. Served warm, its combination of sweetness and the freshness of citrus makes it an unforgettable culinary experience.

The History of Crêpe Suzette

The legend behind Crêpe Suzette is as fascinating as the dish itself. It’s said that the creation of this dessert was a happy accident, happening in 1895. The story goes that a young chef named Auguste Escoffier, working at the Café de Paris in Monte Carlo, was preparing a crêpe for an important guest, a young woman named Suzette. During the preparation, an accidental mistake with the liqueur caused flames to burst over the dessert, creating a spectacular effect and a unique taste. Escoffier decided to name the creation "Crêpe Suzette" in her honor.

Some also claim that Escoffier created this dish for a performance in honor of the Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VII, though there is no definitive proof of this. In any case, Crêpe Suzette quickly became one of the most popular dishes in upscale restaurants and a symbol of fine dining.

How to Prepare Crêpe Suzette?

The preparation of Crêpe Suzette requires only a few ingredients, but plenty of precision and passion. Let’s go over the main steps:

1. For the Crêpe:
   • Flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, and a pinch of salt are the basic ingredients for a smooth, light batter.
   • Once the batter is prepared, the crêpes are cooked thinly in a non-stick pan.
      
2. For the Suzette Sauce:
   • Butter, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest are melted together to create a rich and aromatic sauce.
   • Add the liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau, and flambé it for a spectacular effect.
      
3. Assembling the Dish:
   • The cooked crêpes are folded into quarters and immersed in the Suzette sauce.
   • Finally, the dish is flambéed in front of the guests, completing the sensory experience with an explosion of flavors and a touch of magic.

An Experience at Badia Hill

At Hotel Badia Hill, we take great pleasure in offering Crêpe Suzette not only as a dessert but as a true culinary event. Imagine savoring a delicious crêpe prepared with skill, while the liqueur ignites in flames before your eyes, creating a unique and enchanting atmosphere. If you are a lover of refined cuisine and fascinating stories behind every dish, Crêpe Suzette is an experience you won’t want to miss.

Moreover, our kitchen stands out for its attention to detail and passion for dishes that tell the story of international gastronomic tradition, as is the case with this legendary dessert.

A Sweet Symbol of French Cuisine

Crêpe Suzette remains a symbol of elegant and refined French cuisine, capable of uniting history, flavor, and spectacle. If you’ve never tried it, come and discover the charm of this iconic dish at our restaurant, where every bite tells a story of passion and perfection.

We look forward to offering you a unique culinary experience in a place that embodies beauty and tradition, just like Crêpe Suzette. Bon appétit!

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