Thin, delicate Icelandic crepes rolled with sugar, jam, or whipped cream. A beloved dessert and snack passed down through generations.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: plate
Garnishes: powdered sugar, whipped cream
Accompaniments: rhubarb jam, berries
Instructions
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1
Whisk eggs and milk together. Add melted butter.
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2
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and whisk until smooth. Rest 15 minutes.
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3
Heat a crepe pan over medium heat and brush with butter.
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4
Pour a thin layer of batter and tilt to coat the pan evenly.
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5
Cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is golden. Flip and cook 30 seconds more.
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6
Spread with sugar, jam, or whipped cream. Roll up and serve immediately.
Did You Know?
In many Icelandic families, making pönnukökur is a weekend ritual where the whole family gathers in the kitchen while stack after stack is produced.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- crepe pan or flat skillet
- ladle
- spatula
Garnishing
powdered sugar, whipped cream
Accompaniments
rhubarb jam, berries
The Story Behind Pönnukökur
Pönnukökur arrived via Scandinavian influence and became deeply embedded in Icelandic home cooking. Unlike French crepes, the Icelandic version is often rolled rather than folded and traditionally filled simply with sugar or homemade rhubarb jam. They represent the cozy, communal side of Icelandic food culture.
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