Hungarian Crepes (Palacsinta)

Hungarian Crepes, known as Palacsinta, are thin, delicate pancakes that are a beloved part of Hungarian cuisine. Similar to French crêpes, they are light, flexible, and perfect for wrapping around sweet or savory fillings.

Unlike thick American pancakes, traditional palacsinta are cooked into very thin rounds and can be filled with apricot jam, ground walnuts, sweetened cottage cheese, cinnamon sugar, or chocolate. They make a wonderful breakfast, snack, or dessert for the whole family.

🇭🇺 What Is Hungarian Palacsinta?

The word palacsinta refers to thin Hungarian pancakes traditionally made with flour, eggs, milk, and sparkling water.

The sparkling water helps create a light, tender texture, while the thin batter allows the pancakes to cook quickly and evenly.

One of the most famous variations is Gundel Palacsinta, a luxurious version filled with sweet walnut filling and served with chocolate sauce.

🥞 Ingredients

For the Crepes

• 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
• Butter or oil, for cooking

For Filling

Choose one or several:

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