Clatite

Clatite

Clătite (klah-TEE-teh)

Moldovan Crepes

Prep Time 30 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 258 kcal

Thin, delicate crepes rolled around sweet cheese, jam, or meat fillings, served warm with sour cream and powdered sugar for a versatile Moldovan favorite.

Nutrition & Info

260 kcal per serving
Protein 10.0g
Carbs 32.0g
Fat 10.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

non-stick skillet whisk ladle mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: flat oval plate

Garnishes: powdered sugar, sour cream

Accompaniments: jam, honey, fresh berries

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk eggs with milk, sugar, melted butter, and salt until smooth. Gradually add flour, whisking to prevent lumps.

  2. 2

    Let batter rest for fifteen minutes. It should be thin, like heavy cream. Add more milk if needed.

  3. 3

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a small amount of butter. Pour a thin layer of batter and swirl to coat.

  4. 4

    Cook for one minute until edges lift and the bottom is golden. Flip carefully and cook thirty seconds more.

  5. 5

    Mix fresh cheese with sugar and vanilla for filling. Place a line of filling across each crepe and roll tightly.

  6. 6

    Arrange rolled crepes on a plate, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

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Did You Know?

Moldovan grandmothers can tell when a crepe is ready to flip by the sound it makes in the pan, a subtle crackling that indicates the edges are perfectly done.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • non-stick skillet
  • whisk
  • ladle
  • mixing bowl

Garnishing

powdered sugar, sour cream

Accompaniments

jam, honey, fresh berries

The Story Behind Clatite

Clatite are one of the most versatile dishes in Moldovan cuisine, served as breakfast, dessert, or even a savory main course depending on the filling. While crepes exist throughout Europe, Moldovan clatite are distinguished by their typical fillings of fresh sheep cheese, sour cherry jam, or ground meat. Every cook prides themselves on achieving the thinnest possible crepes, and the ability to flip them without a spatula is considered a mark of culinary mastery.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast, dessert, or snack 📜 Origins: Pan-European, adapted in Moldova

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