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