Hungarian Palacsinta is one of Hungary’s most beloved desserts. These paper-thin crepes are soft, delicate, and incredibly versatile, filled with everything from sweet apricot jam and sweetened cottage cheese to rich chocolate or ground walnuts. Unlike French crêpes, Hungarian Palacsinta is slightly more tender and traditionally rolled into logs before serving.
Whether enjoyed as a quick breakfast, afternoon snack, or elegant dessert, this classic recipe brings authentic Hungarian flavors straight to your kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Authentic Hungarian family recipe
Thin, soft, and flexible crepes
Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
Perfect for sweet or savory fillings
Great for breakfast, dessert, or brunch
Ready in under an hour
Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly
Ingredients
For the Crepe Batter
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 cups (500ml) whole milk
½ cup (120ml) sparkling water or club soda
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for sweet crepes)
Traditional Sweet Fillings
Apricot Jam
1 cup smooth apricot jam
Sweet Cottage Cheese Filling
1½ cups (350g) cottage cheese or farmer’s cheese
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
Walnut Filling
1 cup (100g) finely ground walnuts
¼ cup (50g) sugar
2 tablespoons warm milk
Chocolate Filling
Chocolate hazelnut spread or melted dark chocolate
