Thin, delicate, and lightly sweet, Palacsinta are Hungary’s version of crepes. A beloved classic from Hungary, they can be filled with jam, sweetened cottage cheese, chocolate, or even savory fillings.
📝 Ingredients
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1½ cups milk
½ cup sparkling water (or regular water)
1 tablespoon sugar (for sweet version)
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon oil or melted butter (plus more for cooking)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Batter In a bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, sparkling water, sugar, salt, and oil until smooth and thin. Let the batter rest for 20–30 minutes.
2️⃣ Heat the Pan Lightly grease a non-stick skillet and heat over medium.
3️⃣ Cook the Crepes Pour about ¼ cup batter into the pan, swirling to coat evenly. Cook 1–2 minutes until edges lift easily, then flip and cook another 30–60 seconds.
4️⃣ Repeat Stack finished crepes on a plate.
5️⃣ Fill & Roll Spread with your favorite filling, roll or fold, and dust with powdered sugar.
🍓 Popular Sweet Fillings
Apricot or strawberry jam
Sweetened cottage cheese (túró)
Nutella or cocoa sugar
Ground walnuts with sugar
🧀 Savory Ideas
Ham and cheese
Mushroom filling
Spinach and cheese
💡 Tips
The batter should be thin — similar to heavy cream.
