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Palacsinta

Sweet Hungarian Crepes

Palacsinta are thin, delicate Hungarian crepes, similar to French crêpes, that can be filled with a variety of sweet fillings and dusted with powdered sugar. They are a beloved dessert or snack in Hungary, with popular fillings including fruit jams, ground walnuts, or sweet cottage cheese.

Prep10 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total30 minutes
Serves8
LevelEasy
Palacsinta - Hungary traditional dish

🧂 Ingredients

  • 3 large Eggs(beaten)
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 0.5 cup Club soda (or still water)(adjust for batter consistency)
  • 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter(melted, divided, for cooking)
  • Powdered sugar(for dusting)
  • Sweet filling of choice(e.g., apricot jam, ground walnuts with sugar, sweet cottage cheese mixture)

💡 Pro Tips

  • Letting the batter rest for 30 minutes to an hour can improve the texture of the crepes.
  • Adjust the amount of liquid to achieve the desired thinness for your crepes.
  • Palacsinta can be made savory as well, often filled with meat and paprika sauce (Hortobágyi Palacsinta).

Twist Ideas

Inspiration for your own version of this recipe

  • Fill with apricot, plum, or sour cherry jam.
  • Mix ground walnuts with sugar and a pinch of cinnamon for a nutty filling.
  • Combine drained cottage cheese with a little sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest for a creamy filling.

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