Hungarian · Dessert · SAMPLE RECIPE
Palacsinta · apricot-jam crêpes
Thin Hungarian pancakes rolled around a bright layer of apricot jam. Soft, lightly browned, and finished with just a little powdered sugar.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
A thin batter makes delicate pancakes.
The base batch makes about ten 8-inch / 20 cm pancakes, or two per serving. A good nonstick crêpe pan makes the first attempt easier. Apricot jam is one familiar filling among many.
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BEHIND THE DISH · Hungarian pancake traditions
Palacsinta · apricot-jam crêpesBeyond the plate.
Thin pancakes wrap a little fruit jam into a soft, lightly browned dessert.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
A delicate pancake with many fillings.
Hungarian palacsinta belongs to the wider European family of thin pancakes. Jam, cocoa, nuts, and sweet curd cheese are among the familiar fillings; the pancake itself stays thin and flexible.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
A sweet course, not only a morning food.
Palacsinta is commonly enjoyed as a dessert in Hungary. Rolled pancakes are an easy way to share a batch, and a small amount of filling keeps the delicate layers noticeable.
AT THE TABLE
Apricot jam and a simple finish.
Our batter uses milk and sparkling water, with a rest before cooking. The apricot filling needs no separate preparation, so attention can stay on spreading a thin layer of batter and turning it once the surface sets.
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