Palačinke

Palačinke

Palačinke (pah-LAH-cheen-keh)

Montenegrin Crepes

Prep Time 30 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 284 kcal

Thin, delicate crepes filled with walnuts, chocolate, or jam and rolled into elegant cylinders — Montenegro's favorite everyday dessert.

Nutrition & Info

280 kcal per serving
Protein 8.0g
Carbs 36.0g
Fat 12.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

non-stick pan ladle spatula

Presentation Guide

Vessel: flat plate

Garnishes: powdered sugar, chocolate drizzle

Accompaniments: whipped cream, fresh fruit

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk flour, eggs, milk, sugar, melted butter, and salt into a smooth, thin batter. Rest 15 min.

  2. 2

    Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add a tiny bit of butter.

  3. 3

    Pour a thin layer of batter, swirling to coat the pan evenly.

  4. 4

    Cook 1-2 min until edges lift and bottom is golden. Flip and cook 30 seconds more.

  5. 5

    Spread filling on each crepe, roll or fold into quarters.

  6. 6

    Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with chocolate sauce.

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Did You Know?

Montenegrin children learn to flip palačinke in the air as a rite of passage — a successfully flipped crepe earns applause from the whole family.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • non-stick pan
  • ladle
  • spatula

Garnishing

powdered sugar, chocolate drizzle

Accompaniments

whipped cream, fresh fruit

The Story Behind Palačinke

Palačinke arrived in Montenegro through Austro-Hungarian influence in the 19th century. They became so popular that they transcended their European origin to become a thoroughly Montenegrin dessert, served at cafes, homes, and street stalls throughout the country.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert or snack 📜 Origins: Austro-Hungarian influence

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