Palacinta

Name: Palacinta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tbsp melted butter; 1 tbsp butter (for cooking); 1/2 cup fruit jam or preserves (apricot, plum, or raspberry); 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)

Hungarian sweet crepes filled with jam, chocolate, or ground walnuts and rolled elegantly. A classic breakfast treat that doubles as a stunning dessert.

35 minEasyServes 4350 cal/serving

HungarianBreakfastStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
1/2 cup fruit jam or preserves (apricot, plum, or raspberry)
2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1

In a blender or mixing bowl, combine 2 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and 1 tbsp melted butter. Blend or whisk until smooth batter forms. Let rest 5-10 minutes.
2

Heat a nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium-high heat. Lightly butter with 1 tbsp butter (for cooking).
3

Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the center and immediately tilt the pan in a circular motion to spread thinly and evenly. Cook until the bottom is golden, about 1-2 minutes.
4

Flip carefully and cook the other side for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until set.
5

Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter, stacking crepes as you go.
6

Warm 1/2 cup fruit jam or preserves (apricot, plum, or raspberry) slightly if desired. Spread a spoonful of jam down the center of each crepe and roll tightly or fold into quarters.
7

Arrange on a serving plate and dust generously with 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting).
8

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Questions

Can I make Palacinta dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup whole milk, 1 tbsp melted butter, 1 tbsp butter (for cooking). Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Palacinta gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Palacinta keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Palacinta?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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