Best 8 Authentic Swedish Pancakes Recipes

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**Unveiling the Delights of Authentic Swedish Pancakes: A Culinary Journey into Swedish Cuisine**

Swedish pancakes, also known as plättar, are a beloved breakfast staple and a cherished part of Swedish culinary heritage. These thin, round pancakes, with their slightly crispy edges and fluffy interiors, are a versatile canvas for a variety of sweet and savory toppings. From the classic lingonberry jam and whipped cream to savory fillings like sautéed mushrooms and crispy bacon, Swedish pancakes offer a delightful culinary adventure for every palate.

This article presents a collection of authentic Swedish pancake recipes, each capturing the essence of this timeless dish. Whether you're a seasoned pancake enthusiast or a newcomer to Swedish cuisine, these recipes will guide you through the art of creating perfect Swedish pancakes, from mastering the basic batter to exploring creative topping combinations.

Indulge in the simplicity of the Classic Swedish Pancake recipe, a straightforward yet delicious rendition that showcases the inherent flavors of this iconic dish. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the Gluten-Free Swedish Pancakes offer a delightful twist on the traditional recipe, ensuring everyone can savor these culinary gems.

If you're looking for a healthier option, the Whole Wheat Swedish Pancakes provide a nutritious twist, packed with the goodness of whole wheat flour. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Swedish Apple Pancakes are a delightful treat, featuring tender apple slices nestled within the fluffy pancake batter.

No Swedish pancake journey is complete without exploring the diverse array of topping possibilities. Discover the perfect balance of sweet and tart with the Lingonberry Jam and Whipped Cream topping, a classic combination that elevates the pancake experience. For a savory delight, the Sautéed Mushrooms and Crispy Bacon topping adds a hearty and flavorful dimension to the pancakes.

With these authentic Swedish pancake recipes and topping ideas, you'll be able to create a delightful and memorable breakfast or brunch experience that captures the essence of Swedish culinary traditions. So gather your ingredients, heat up your pan, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TRADITIONAL SWEDISH PANCAKES



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This is my Scandinavian grandmother's recipe of the traditional Swedish pancake. These are very thin pancakes, rolled up and served with lingonberries and/or sprinkled with confectioners' sugar. These are also good with lemon juice and maple syrup even!

Provided by Leanne

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in a large bowl; add milk, flour, sugar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and vanilla extract and mix until batter is very thin.
  • Heat a griddle or a Swedish plett pan over medium heat; add about 1 teaspoon oil. Pour a small amount of batter onto the griddle and tip griddle to spread the batter into a thin layer; cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip pancake and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Roll pancake and place on a plate. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 195.8 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 120.7 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

SWEDISH PANCAKES



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Smaller and thinner than their American counterparts, Swedish pancakes are quite tender and comparable in texture to French crepes. If you don't have a Swedish pancake pan, cook the pancakes in a nonstick pan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Yield Makes about sixty 3-inch pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish (optional)
Fruit, such as raspberries, strawberries, or sliced melon, for garnish (optional)
Jam, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine eggs with 1/2 cup milk. Process until completely smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Stop the food processor and add flour. Process again until smooth and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Add remaining milk, butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  • Heat Swedish pancake pan over medium. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter into each circle. Cook until the edges turn golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip with a fork, and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes more. (To cook pancakes without a Swedish pancake pan, use a buttered nonstick pan and spoon 1 tablespoon batter per pancake. Pancakes will be less regular in shape.)
  • Serve with confectioners' sugar, fresh fruit, and jam as desired.

SWEDISH PANCAKES



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When we spend the night at my mother-in-law's house, our kids beg her to make these crepe-like, Swedish pancakes for breakfast. They're a little lighter than traditional pancakes, so my family can eat a lot! -Susan Johnson, Lyons, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 20 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk
4 eggs
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lingonberries or raspberries
Seedless raspberry jam or fruit spread, warmed
Whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and process until blended. Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet; pour 1/4 cup batter into center. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. , Repeat with remaining batter, adding oil to skillet as needed. Stack pancakes with waxed paper or paper towels in between. Reheat in the microwave if desired., Fold pancakes into quarters; serve with berries, raspberry jam and whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 183mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

REAL SWEDISH PANCAKES (PANNKAKOR)



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This is how we make them here in Sweden. My mother always does them this way, and in every other Swedish family I have visited. The other recipes I have seen here have little resemblance with the original. The pancakes should be thin like crêpes. It's also important that the skillet is thoroughly and evenly hot before starting (even then, the first few may not turn out perfect). Mark 4 on a 1-6 hob is good. Note: The recipe is very easy to remember in Metric: 2 eggs times 3 (deciliters) flour equals 6 (deciliters) milk.

Provided by Andreacute Grisell

Categories     Breakfast

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 eggs
1 1/4 cups plain wheat flour (not self-raising)
2 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
butter (for frying)

Steps:

  • Mix eggs, flour and salt.
  • Add the milk, a little at the time, and whisk to a smooth batter. The batter will be very thin (almost like for crêpes).
  • In a hot skillet (preferably cast-iron), add one teaspoon butter and just as much batter to cover the bottom (turn the skillet around to spread the batter). Fry the pancakes golden brown on both sides. Add more butter for each new pancake.
  • Roll or stack them on a serving plate. Keep warm.
  • Serve hot, preferably with whipped cream and jam.
  • (Leftovers can be reheated or served cold with the same accessories).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 114.3, Sodium 692.4, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 13.1

TRADITIONAL SWEDISH PANCAKES



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Everyone in my family absolutely adores Swedish pancakes. There are many choices for what to serve them with- They are excellent served warm, sprinkled with sugar and topped with lingonberry preserves. When I was in Sweden, it was popular for the children to top them with a rainbow sherbet. My brothers and sisters like the old fashioned American way of using maple syrup. Personally, I like them best either topped with raspberry or strawberry preserves, or applesauce!

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 eggs
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with half the milk.
  • Beat in flour and salt until smooth.
  • Stir in melted butter and remaining milk.
  • Heat a griddle or large skillet with a small amount of vegetable oil.
  • For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup batter onto the griddle and cook over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes.
  • With a spatula, turn the pancakes and cook until golden brown, about 1/2 minute.
  • Serve immediately or keep warm while making the remaining pancakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.2, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 170, Sodium 487.9, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 8.2, Protein 14

SWEDISH PANCAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups whole milk
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar, maple syrup and fresh fruit, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet. Combine the flour, milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla and salt in a blender; process until smooth.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Warm the same skillet over medium heat until a drop of water bounces and sizzles. Add 1 teaspoon butter; turn to coat the pan with the melted butter. Pour in a scant 1/3 cup batter and quickly swirl the pan to evenly coat the bottom. Cook until the pancake sets, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, carefully lift the pancake by the edges and flip; cook until lightly golden on the other side, 15 to 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate; keep warm in the oven while making the others. Repeat with the remaining butter and batter to make about 12 pancakes. If the pancakes seem too thick, thin the batter slightly with warm water. Fold or roll and serve with confectioners' sugar, syrup and fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 77 milligrams, Sodium 73 milligrams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 2 grams

AUTHENTIC SWEDISH PANCAKES



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This is an authentic Swedish pancake recipe that was taught to my father by his mother, who was born in Sweden. My father then passed it to me. Kids love them. Never any leftovers when I make them. To serve, you can spoon melted butter over pancakes and sprinkle with sugar, or serve with lingonberry sauce. You can also use the batter to make crepes.

Provided by Amber Adamson Kincheloe

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Time 12m

Yield 13

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 eggs
1 ¼ cups milk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in a bowl with an electric mixer until thick and lemon-colored, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in milk.
  • Sift flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Add to egg mixture; mix until batter is smooth.
  • Grease a griddle with butter; heat over medium heat. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter on the griddle; spread to make thin pancakes. Cook until light brown on bottom, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until second side is light brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 121.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SWEDISH PANCAKES



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These are very thin and crepe like but are heavier. They have a very smooth texture. I've read that these may not be authentic Swedish pancakes but the recipe was passed down to my great Grandmother Helen from my Swedish great great Grandmother Maria. It is over 100 years old...possibly 150 or more! Some of my Swedish relatives started the famous Svenhards bakery here in California. They no longer own it but their original packages have my great great Aunt Tilda's (Maria's sister) photo on them! There are similar recipes on Zaar but none with these proportions. My family eats them with maple syrup with melted butter in it and boysenberry syrup drizzled over that and then sprinkled with powdered sugar. You can also eat them with fresh fruit or jam. Servings are an estimate...some people eat 3...or some like me can eat 10! *My Grandmother makes these with up to 5 eggs sometimes and does add a pinch or two of salt.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt, my Grandmother's addition (optional)
3 eggs (Sometimes my Grandmother uses up to 5 eggs)
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Mix everything in a blender.
  • **You make these like a crepe but cook both sides. I'm not very good at it so my directions may not be right on -- I'm writing this from past observation -- I use a crepe maker and only cook one side.**.
  • Fill a large pot halfway with water and set to simmer. Place a heat proof plate on top of the pot -- You can stack the pancakes on it to keep them warm as you're making more.
  • Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. Grease it lightly with butter.
  • Pour a small amount of batter (tablespoon or 2) in the center of the skillet and tilt it in a circular pattern so that it coats the whole bottom in a very thin layer, like a crepe.
  • Cook it until solid and flip it over. It should be lightly browned on each side. Stack them on the warmed plate.
  • To serve them you fold them into thirds and put toppings over them. Or you can fill them like a crepe.
  • I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! I wish I had the knack for making them.

Tips for Making Authentic Swedish Pancakes:

- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a nonstick skillet to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. - Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the batter. This will help create a crispy exterior and prevent the pancakes from sticking. - Pour a thin layer of batter into the skillet for each pancake, using about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake. - Do not overcrowd the skillet. Cook the pancakes in batches if necessary. - Flip the pancakes once bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to brown. - Cook the pancakes for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side, or until golden brown. - Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as lingonberry jam, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Authentic Swedish pancakes are a delicious and versatile breakfast or brunch option. With their light and fluffy texture and slightly sweet flavor, they are a perfect way to start your day. Whether you serve them with traditional Swedish toppings like lingonberry jam and whipped cream, or with your own favorite toppings, these pancakes are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give authentic Swedish pancakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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