In the culinary world, palacinke, also known as Croatian crepes, stands out as a versatile and delectable dish that has captivated taste buds for centuries. Originating from the Balkans, these thin, delicate pancakes have transcended borders and become a beloved breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner option in households across the globe. Palacinke's versatility shines through its diverse fillings and toppings, ranging from sweet to savory, making it a perfect canvas for culinary creativity. This article presents a collection of mouthwatering palacinke recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and flavor profiles. From traditional Croatian fillings like cheese and sour cream to international favorites like Nutella and fresh fruit, these recipes offer a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Embark on this exploration of palacinke and discover why this humble dish has earned its place as a cherished culinary treasure.
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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!
PALACINKY (SLOVAK CREPES SUZETTES)
My mother would always make these for us on the weekends. I still make them and love them just as much. We always fill them with either jelly or jam. I made these once for a breakfast get together and also used flavored fruit syrup and whipped cream to go over the rolled palacinki.
Provided by Jane from Ohio
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine sifted flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the whole eggs, one at a time.
- Beat well after each addition.
- Add enough milk to make a thin batter.
- Beat until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter.
- Pour about 1/2 cup batter into a heated, lightly greased skillet.
- Swirl around skillet to coat bottom of pan.
- When brown on the underside, turn and brown on other side.
- Spread with jam, jelly, preserve or marmalade.
- Roll.
- Serve.
- Can sprinkle with powdered sugar, fruit syrups or whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.4, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 72.8, Sodium 254.7, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.6
PALACINKE (CREPES) RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by lenka_g
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat the eggs lightly with the milk in a mixing bowl. Add the club soda and stir. Add the flour, stirring with a whisk, then add the sugar, salt and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth. Heat an 8 " skillet over medium-high heat with butter or cooking oil. When the skillet is hot, ladle in enough batter to cover the bottom of the skillet thinly, and tilt the pan from side to side to spread the batter evenly. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the crepe is lightly browned on one side and then flip over on other side to brown it as well. Remove from pan using a spatula and stack the crepes on a plate until ready to fill them. Oil the pan before frying each crepe. · Double the recipe and freeze the crepes stacked between sheets of waxed paper to have on hand for a quick dessert. · Use a nonstick skillet and cooking spray to fry the crepes."
SERBIAN PALACINKE
Palacinke is the Serbian version of crepes. Fill with your favorite filling (cheese, jam, nuts, etc.) and roll up.
Provided by ADOWNING
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift together flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Mix milk, egg yolks, oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whisk in flour mixture until well combined. Fold in egg whites with a spatula.
- Heat a small piece of butter in a skillet and pour a small amount of batter into the skillet. Turn skillet so batter covers the bottom of the skillet. Cook until lightly browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip pancake over and cook on the other side for 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter, always melting a new small piece of butter in the skillet first.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 219.5 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 429.6 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
CHOCOLATE & WALNUT CRêPES/PALACINKE (LIDIA BASTIANICH)
These crêpes are often served with only a sprinkle of sugar or a bit of home-preserved fruits. Sometimes palacinke were more elaborate: filled with ricotta and baked or layered like a cake with different fillings in between. But the most luxurious-and Lidia's favourite-are palacinke spread with melted chocolate. You can use this recipe with any spread you like. This recipe is from her cookbook, "Lidia's Italy: 140 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Ten Places in Italy Lidia Loves Most".
Provided by blucoat
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 12 crêpes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make the palacinke batter, whisk together the eggs, 2 cups water, the rum, vanilla, sugar, and salt in a large bowl, until well blended. Sift the flour on top, a bit at a time, whisking each addition in until smooth. Drizzle in 4 tablespoons of the melted butter, whisking until the batter has slightly thickened, with the consistency of melted ice cream. Finally, whisk in the lemon zest. Put the remaining 4 tablespoons of melted butter in a small cup and keep it warm.
- Break or chop the chocolate into small pieces, and put them in a bowl set in a pan of hot (not boiling) water. When the chocolate begins to melt, stir until completely smooth, and keep it warm, in the water, off the heat.
- Set the crêpe pan or skillet over medium-high heat until quite hot. Pour in a couple tablespoons of the reserved melted butter, quickly swirl it all over the pan bottom, then pour excess butter back into the cup, leaving the bottom lightly coated with sizzling butter. (If the butter doesn't sizzle, heat the pan longer before adding the batter.) Immediately ladle in a scant 1/3 cup of batter, tilt and swirl so it coats the bottom, and set the pan on the burner.
- Lower the heat to medium, and cook the palacinka for a little less than a minute, until the underside is lightly browned in a lacy pattern. Flip it over with a spatula, and fry for ½ minute or longer, until the second side is lightly browned, then remove it to a warm platter. Heat the empty pan briefly, then rapidly coat it with butter, fill it with batter, and cook another palacinka. Repeat the sequence, stacking up the finished palacinke on the platter, until all the batter is used up.
- Fill and serve the palacinke as soon as possible, while fresh and warm. Keep the platter in a warm spot, and cover the stack with a tent of foil or a large bowl turned upside down. Whip the heavy cream, unsweetened or with sugar to taste, to soft peaks. Stir the melted chocolate, and reheat it if necessary so it is smooth and warm.
- Take one palacinka off the stack, and place it with its lacy patterned side down. Spoon a generous tablespoon (or more) warm chocolate in the center of the pancake, and spread it over the palacinka, leaving an inch-wide border uncoated. Scatter a spoonful of chopped walnuts on the chocolate layer, then fold the round in half, hiding the fillings, and fold again into a plump quarter-round.
- Fill and fold all the palacinke the same way. For each serving, place two quarter-rounds, overlapping, on a dessert plate, heap some cream on top, scatter some nuts on top of the cream, and drizzle warm chocolate in streaks and squiggles over the palacinke and the plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.8, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 139, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 5.9
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. Fresh eggs, good quality flour, and real butter will make a big difference in the taste of your crepes.
- Make sure your batter is thin enough. The consistency should be like heavy cream. If it's too thick, add more milk or water. If it's too thin, add more flour.
- Heat your pan or griddle over medium heat before cooking the crepes. If the pan is too hot, the crepes will burn. If it's too cool, they won't cook evenly.
- Use a small amount of butter or oil to grease the pan before each crepe. This will help prevent them from sticking.
- Pour a small amount of batter into the pan and swirl it around to coat the bottom. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Fill your crepes with your favorite fillings. Sweet fillings like Nutella, fruit, or whipped cream are popular, but you can also use savory fillings like cheese, ham, or vegetables.
- Enjoy your crepes immediately! They are best served warm.
Conclusion:
Palacinke, also known as crepes, are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of practice, you can make perfect crepes at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give palacinke a try. You won't be disappointed!
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