Hungarian Pancakes – Palacsinta

Hungarian Palacsinta is a beloved traditional Hungarian pancake made from a thin, delicate batter and cooked until lightly golden. Unlike thick American-style pancakes, palacsinta are thin and flexible, similar to French crêpes.

They can be filled with everything from apricot jam and powdered sugar to sweetened cottage cheese, ground walnuts, or chocolate. Simple, versatile, and incredibly delicious, palacsinta is a classic Hungarian breakfast and dessert that the whole family will love.

🇭🇺 What Is Palacsinta?

Palacsinta are thin Hungarian pancakes traditionally made with flour, eggs, milk, sparkling water, and a little sugar.

They are usually rolled or folded around a filling and served warm.

Some of the most popular Hungarian fillings include:

• Apricot jam
• Strawberry jam
• Ground walnuts and sugar
• Sweetened cottage cheese
• Chocolate
• Cinnamon sugar
• Cocoa
• Lemon and powdered sugar

A famous Hungarian variation is Gundel Palacsinta, filled with a walnut mixture and served with a rich chocolate sauce.

🥞 Ingredients

For the Pancakes

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups (360 ml) milk
• 1 cup (240 ml) sparkling water
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Additional oil or butter for cooking

For Serving

Choose your favorite fillings:

• Apricot jam
• Strawberry or raspberry jam
• Powdered sugar
• Ground walnuts
• Cinnamon sugar
• Sweetened cottage cheese
• Chocolate spread