Thin, delicate crepes filled with jam, fruit, chocolate, or quark, rolled up and dusted with sugar — Czech comfort at its sweetest.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: plate
Garnishes: powdered sugar, whipped cream, fruit
Accompaniments: hot chocolate
Instructions
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1
Whisk flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and salt into a thin, smooth batter. Rest 15 min.
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2
Heat a thin layer of butter in a crepe pan over medium heat.
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3
Pour a thin layer of batter, swirl to coat. Cook 1-2 min until set.
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4
Flip, cook 30 sec more.
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5
Spread with jam, roll up tightly.
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6
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream.
Did You Know?
Czech palacinky are traditionally served rolled rather than folded, and apricot jam is the classic filling that every Czech child grows up with.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- crepe pan
- ladle
- spatula
Garnishing
powdered sugar, whipped cream, fruit
Accompaniments
hot chocolate
The Story Behind Palacinky
Palacinky share roots with the wider Central European crepe tradition, related to French crepes, Hungarian palacsinta, and Austrian palatschinken. In Czech cuisine, they became a beloved sweet meal, often served as a quick dinner or after-school snack.
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