Hungarian Palacsinta with Strawberry & Cottage Cheese Filling

Hungarian Palacsinta are thin, delicate Hungarian pancakes that can be filled with everything from jam and cinnamon sugar to sweetened cottage cheese. The pancakes shown in the photo are rolled around a creamy cottage cheese and strawberry filling, creating a beautiful dessert that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon coffee.

🇭🇺 What Is Palacsinta?

Palacsinta are traditional Hungarian thin pancakes, similar to French crêpes but with their own Hungarian character.

They are typically made with flour, eggs, milk, and sparkling water, which helps create a light and tender texture.

Popular fillings include:

• Apricot or plum jam
• Sweetened túró (cottage cheese)
• Fresh strawberries
• Chocolate
• Cinnamon sugar
• Ground walnuts
• Cocoa and sugar

🥞 Ingredients

For the Pancakes

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ cups (360 ml) milk
• ½ cup (120 ml) sparkling water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter

For the Filling

• 1½ cups (340 g) cottage cheese or Hungarian túró
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sour cream, optional

For Serving

• Fresh strawberries
• Powdered sugar
• Strawberry jam, optional