Indulge in the culinary delight of Croatian cheese palachinkas, a traditional dish that combines savory flavors and fluffy texture. These delectable crepes are filled with a creamy cheese mixture and pan-fried until golden brown, resulting in a crispy exterior and a luscious, melted cheese interior. This versatile dish can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, accompanied by various sides and toppings. Discover the authentic Croatian cheese palachinka recipe, along with creative variations such as spinach and cheese palachinkas, potato and cheese palachinkas, and sweet apple palachinkas. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this Croatian specialty, perfect for any occasion.
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PALAčINKE RECIPE (CROATIAN PANCAKES)
Palačinke...hmmm. Everyone loves pancakes and crepes, and whether they are sweet or savory, they are always a winner! Croatian pancakes are a big favorite in our house. Here is an easy Croatian palačinke recipe for you to enjoy!
Provided by Chasing the Donkey
Categories Croatian Recipes In English
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sift the flour, and slowly mix in the milk and whisked eggs
- Add the salt and rum if you are using it, then continue to mix with a hand mixer until the batter has no more lumps (if you need a little more flour or milk, add it very little-by-little), and finally add the sparkling water
- In a non-stick pan, over medium-high heat, melt a little butter or oil, ensuring that the butter/oil covers the whole surface of the pan
- Add 1/2 a cup of the mixture (I actually use a soup ladle to make it super easy) to the pre-warmed pan and swirl the batter around in the pan until it fully coats the pan (but is thin, the key here is for it to be a thin layer)
- When the underside is light brown, flip over the palačinke and cook the other side (approx two mins on each side on a low-med heat). You may need to cook 1 or 2 to find the right heat for your stovetop
- Place each one on a plate, and continue until you finish the batter
- Then add your desired filling, roll them up, and enjoy!
CROATIAN CHEESE PALACHINKAS
This recipe came from my Grandmother, my mother used to make the Palachinkas for us for breakfast. Sometimes she would just let us spread them with jelly, roll them up and eat. We just loved them! My husband and I eat them at any meal and love having leftovers.
Provided by Jo-Ann Boyer
Categories Pancakes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Batter: Beat eggs and sugar together, add salt.
- 2. Add 1 cup of flour alternating with milk until you use all, then add butter mixing well..
- 3. Using a dipper, fry each Palachinka in a hot 7-8" skillet. Tilt the skillet covering the bottom until batter is evenly distributed. I get appx. 20 Palachinkas with this recipe. Fry till just dry on the top and turn over and fry for another 30 seconds. Stack them on a plate.
- 4. When all done frying them, put 2 heaping tablespoons of filling on each, roll up and put side by side in a 9x13" pan.
- 5. Filling: Mix cottage cheese with cup sugar, add 2 beaten eggs, dash salt, melted butter and vanilla. I stir well with a fork.
- 6. Place 2 heaping tablespoons of filling onto each palachinka and roll up, place side by side in a 9x13" pan. Spread with sour cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in a 350* oven for 30 minutes. When done you can serve with fruit, applesauce or eat them just as is.
- 7. Note: you can make the palachinkas and fill with cream cheese whipped with powder sugar to taste, then put pie filling or homemade fruit sauce on top.
CROATIAN PALAčINKE CREPES
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs and milk until well combined. Mix in the club soda.
- Add the flour and salt and stir with a whisk until only a few lumps of flour remain.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. As the flour is absorbed by the wet ingredients, the batter will smooth out.
- Once rested, stir the batter until smooth (though a few lumps are ok) to prepare for cooking the crepes .
- Heat an 8-inch nonstick crepe pan or skillet. Add 1 of the teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon of the oil.
- Add about 1/4 cup of batter to the pan, tilting and swirling so it covers most of the bottom of the pan.
- Cook about 2 to 3 minutes or until the bottom is lightly browned. Flip over and brown the second side. Remove to a platter.
- Continue with the cooking process, adding the remaining butter and oil as necessary-probably every third crepe. Stack the cooked crepes to keep warm. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 335 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 12 crepes (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
HUNGARIAN CREPES: PALACSINTA
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 to 14 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix eggs, flour, milk, sugar and salt to make a smooth pancake dough. Let the dough rest for 1 to 2 hours.
- Stir in the carbonated water at the last moment, just before cooking the pancakes.
- Heat an 8-inch frying pan. When the pan is hot, add 1/4 teaspoon of the butter. Let butter melt and swirl to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Pour a ladle of the batter into the pan and gently tip and twist the pan so that the batter covers the entire bottom of the pan. When the top of the batter bubbles, turn the pancake over and cook for 4 or 5 seconds longer. Remove the pancake. Continue until the batter is all cooked; add butter before cooking each pancake.
- Serve by spreading raspberry jam, cocoa mix, or your favorite filling and roll up the pancake, serve with fresh berries.
CROATIAN-SERBIAN SWEET CHEESE PALACINKE
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine all the sweet cheese filling ingredients. Let it rest, covered and refrigerated, for 1 1/2 hours while you make the palačinke.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the batter ingredients until smooth. Transfer to a pitcher, cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes so the liquid can be absorbed by the flour.
- Using a 2-ounce ladle, portion out batter into a nonstick skillet that has been coated with equal parts butter and oil. Rotate pan and swirl batter until it covers the entire bottom of the pan. Cook until lightly brown or spotted brown on the underside. Turn and cook the second side until light brown. See these step-by-step crepe-making instructions for more assistance.
- Remove to waxed paper or parchment paper and repeat with remaining batter, separating palačinke with waxed paper or parchment. At this point, palačinke can be used immediately or wrapped and frozen up to one month.
- Place 2 heaping tablespoons filling on one edge of each palačinke and roll away from yourself.
- Heat oven to 350 F. Place filled palačinke on a buttered or parchment-lined baking sheet. Combine all topping ingredients, mixing well, and spread on top of filled palačinke. Bake 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 312 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 862 mg, Sugar 29 g, Fat 31 g, ServingSize 12 palacinke (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
PALACINKY
This great Slovak dish makes a good breakfast dish and is filling. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and/or your favorite topping or syrup and enjoy!
Provided by Deb
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Crepes Sweet
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat milk, eggs, flour, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large mixing bowl until the batter is thin and without lumps.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and grease with 1 tablespoon canola oil. Ladle enough batter into the skillet to cover the cooking surface in a thin layer. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip with a large turner and cook until browned on the other side, about 2 minutes more.
- Remove cooked palacinky to a plate and roll into a log.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 281.5 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 157.2 mg, Sugar 19.4 g
FAMILY PALACHINKA RECIPE
Make and share this Family Palachinka Recipe recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RobbieK
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 16-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- First you will make the filling.
- Mix 2 48 oz. (large) small curd cottage cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1 8 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and 8 egg yolks together to make the filling.
- Next you will make the batter.
- Beat 5 eggs until frothy.
- Add in 1 quart milk (slowly).
- Pour in 1 cup sugar.
- Add 2 3/4 cups flour.
- Grease 9-inch frying pan with butter.
- Pour 1/2 cup batter into heated 9-inch frying pan and make a thin pancake (Crépe). This will cook quickly.
- Next you will construct the crépes and fill them.
- Fill crépes with the filling carefully. You don't want too little filling and you don't want too much. I suggest anywhere from 1/2 to 3/4 cups filling.
- Roll the crépe carefully so as not to spill any filling.
- Place crépes in glass pan for cooking.
- Now add topping.
- Combine 16 oz. sour cream, 1 cup sugar, 4 egg whites, and 1 egg.
- Mix and pour over rolled crépes.
- Finally you will cook and chill.
- Cook for 1 hour at 350°F.
- Once done, chill for about 1 hour or until cold. If it happens to be winter, it works well to wrap the pan in foil and put on a table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.9, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 238.5, Sodium 873.1, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 38.4, Protein 33.6
Tips:
- To make the perfect palachinka batter, use a blender or food processor to ensure a smooth and lump-free mixture.
- Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes before cooking to allow the flour to fully absorb the liquid and develop a better flavor.
- Use a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat to cook the palachinkas. This will prevent them from sticking and burning.
- Pour a thin layer of batter onto the pan and swirl it around to evenly distribute it. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- To make the cheese filling, use a combination of hard and soft cheeses for a creamy and flavorful result.
- Season the cheese filling with salt, pepper, and herbs to taste. You can also add cooked vegetables or meat for a more savory filling.
- To assemble the palachinkas, place a spoonful of the cheese filling in the center of each palachinka and fold it in half or roll it up.
- Serve the palachinkas immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, yogurt, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Croatian cheese palachinkas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With their thin, crispy exteriors and creamy, flavorful fillings, these palachinkas are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy cheese, give Croatian cheese palachinkas a try!
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