Traditional Hungarian Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Túrós Lepény) Recipe
Hungarian Túrós Lepény, often called Cottage Cheese Pancakes, is a comforting homemade favorite made with creamy cottage cheese (or Hungarian túró), eggs, and a light batter that cooks into fluffy, golden pancakes. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Serve them with sour cream, honey, fruit preserves, or powdered sugar for a truly authentic Hungarian experience.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Authentic Hungarian comfort food
Soft, fluffy, and lightly crispy
Easy to make with simple ingredients
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
High in protein
Ready in just 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
2 cups (450g) cottage cheese or Hungarian túró
2 large eggs
½ cup (120ml) milk
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil (for frying)
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