
Here’s a classic Hungarian Cottage Cheese Palacsinta (Túrós Palacsinta) recipe 🥞🧀✨
Hungarian Cottage Cheese Palacsinta (Túrós Palacsinta)
Ingredients
For the crepes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for slightly sweet crepes)
- Butter or oil for frying
For the filling:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (túró if available)
- 2–3 tbsp sugar (to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: lemon zest or raisins
For topping:
- Powdered sugar or sour cream
Instructions
- Make the crepe batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, milk, eggs, salt, and sugar until smooth.
- Let batter rest 15–20 minutes (optional but helps texture).
- Cook the crepes:
- Heat a non-stick skillet and lightly grease with butter.
- Pour a small ladle of batter, swirl to coat the pan thinly.
- Cook 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Prepare the filling:
- Mix cottage cheese, sugar, vanilla, and optional lemon zest or raisins in a bowl until smooth.
- Fill and roll:
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each crepe.
- Fold sides over and roll up gently.
- Optional final touch:
- Melt a little butter in a pan and lightly fry filled crepes for 1–2 minutes for extra flavor.
- Dust with powdered sugar or serve with sour cream.
Tips
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamier filling.
- Can make ahead and refrigerate; just warm before serving.
- Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack! 😋
If you want, I can also make a 3-ingredient super easy version with no fuss, ready in minutes. Do you want me to do that?









