Crêpes Suzette, classically thin French crêpes drenched in an orange-butter sauce and flambéed tableside, is one of the most memorable French desserts. The recipe can vary from one cook to another, but in essence consists of delicate crêpes in a beurre Suzette, a sauce of sugar, butter, and orange juice and zest. For the finishing touch, the sauce is flambéed with Grand Marnier, or sometimes triple sec or orange Curaçao liqueur, into a thick, caramelized syrup. The good news is this elegant dessert is far easier to make than it may sound. In restaurants, the sauce is usually prepared—including the final flambé performance—in front of the guests, but it can just as well be done ahead of time in the comfort of your kitchen. A Happy Accident? As with many popular French dishes, crêpes Suzette have a much-disputed origin, with different chefs claiming the invention of the recipe. One of the most popular …