crêpe suzette

American  

[kreyp soo-zet, krep, krep sy-zet] / ˈkreɪp suˈzɛt, ˈkrɛp, krɛp süˈzɛt /

Also crepe suzette

noun

plural

crêpe suzettes,

plural

crêpes suzette

1. a thin dessert pancake, usually rolled or folded in quarters, heated in a sauce of orange-flavored liqueur, and served flambé.

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crêpe suzette British  

/ kreɪp suːˈzɛt /

noun

1. (sometimes plural) an orange-flavoured pancake flambéed in a liqueur or brandy

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Etymology

Origin of crêpe suzette

1920–25; < French, allegedly after Suzanne ( Suzette ) Reichenberg (1853–1924), French actress, in whose honor they were first prepared

Example Sentences

“Julia,” a documentary that examines Child’s life and influence on American cuisine and culture, goes down like a sweet crepe Suzette, and thankfully does little to complicate a lifelong fan’s feelings.

From Washington Post

In fact for a long time after it caught on in English at the end of the 18th Century it was one of those French terms which was kept in the original because it evoked France so well - like Crêpe Suzette or Arc de Triomphe.

From BBC

Diners with a sweet tooth will be satisfied by a crêpe suzette at brunch, or a citron tart with orange-perfumed whipped cream after dinner.

From Washington Post

And fresh tandoori pomfret and crepe suzette on their menu.

From Literature

So my friends and I settled on an excellent sharp-edged apple tart and several crepes, the best of which was one with berries, followed by a crepe with caramel and salted butter; the traditional crêpe suzette, also tasty, could have taken a bigger jolt of Grand Marnier.

From New York Times