Hungarian Palacsinta

Delight your taste buds with the timeless charm of Hungarian Palacsinta, a classic European crepe recipe that's both versatile and utterly irresistible. These delicate, lace-thin pancakes boast a silky texture thanks to a perfectly balanced batter of all-purpose flour, milk, eggs, and a touch of lemon zest for a hint of brightness. Simple yet indulgent, Palacsinta can be served with an array of sweet or savory fillings—think tangy fruit jams, creamy sweetened cheese, or chocolatey Nutella—making it a dish that's perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time in between. With just 15 minutes of prep time and quick cooking, these Hungarian crepes bring effortless elegance to your table. Whether rolled, folded, or stacked, they're sure to impress with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, water, eggs, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth and free of lumps. Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes to allow the flour to fully hydrate and to relax the gluten.

Step 2

Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and lightly brush with a small amount of butter.

Step 3

Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the pan, tilting and rotating the pan quickly to spread the batter evenly over the surface.

Step 4

Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until the edges are golden and bubbles appear on the surface. Flip the palacsinta using a spatula and cook the other side for about a minute until golden.

Step 5

Transfer the cooked palacsinta to a plate and cover with a clean towel to keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, brushing the pan with butter as needed.

Step 6

Serve warm with your choice of fillings such as jam, sweetened cottage cheese, Nutella, or simply sprinkle with powdered sugar and roll them up. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(668.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1242.8

Total Fat 65.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.7g
Cholesterol 459.8mg	0%
Sodium 979.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g	0%
Total Sugars 37.9g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 193.8IU	0%
Calcium 395.7mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 660.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.3%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 41.9%