Thin, delicate crepes filled with walnuts, chocolate, or jam and rolled into elegant cylinders — Montenegro's favorite everyday dessert.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: flat plate
Garnishes: powdered sugar, chocolate drizzle
Accompaniments: whipped cream, fresh fruit
Instructions
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1
Whisk flour, eggs, milk, sugar, melted butter, and salt into a smooth, thin batter. Rest 15 min.
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2
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add a tiny bit of butter.
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3
Pour a thin layer of batter, swirling to coat the pan evenly.
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4
Cook 1-2 min until edges lift and bottom is golden. Flip and cook 30 seconds more.
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5
Spread filling on each crepe, roll or fold into quarters.
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6
Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with chocolate sauce.
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.
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