Grand Marnier

Grand Marnier is a French, orange-flavored liqueur made of cognac and bitter orange liqueur. It is a critical ingredient in French desserts, including tart fillings and dessert soufflés. The recipe for Grand Marnier dates to 1880 when French businessman Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle combined oranges and cognac; the recipe remains unchanged.

Using Grand Marnier liqueur in desserts

For most desserts that require an orange liqueur, you can use anywhere from one teaspoon to several tablespoons of Grand Marnier. Enhance the orange flavor by adding one teaspoon to one tablespoon of grated orange zest. Use a Microplane grater or a zester kitchen tool to make orange zest. Before zesting an orange, wash, rinse, and dry it. Remove the orange-colored peel, and avoid the white pith, as it can impart off flavors.

Luxurious Desserts

Combining Grand Marnier liqueur with orange zest can enhance various luxurious desserts such as tarts, tortes, soufflés, and other inspired dessert creations.