🇭🇺 Hungarian Palacsinta (Crepes)

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.

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📝 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)

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👩‍🍳 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.

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🍓 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

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💡 Tips

• The batter should be thin — similar to heavy cream.
• Add more milk if it feels too thick.
• Keep finished crepes covered so they stay soft.

Simple, versatile, and loved by everyone 🇭🇺