Sweet Cheese Crepes (Palacsinta)

The uncrowned queen of Sunday lunches. The secret to the perfect crepe lies in resting and temperature: flour particles need time to swell, and the pan needs to be hot for that signature pattern. The creaminess of the sweet cheese filling and the freshness of lemon zest make this dessert unputdownable.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Crepe pan or non-stick skillet
  • Ladle
  • Whisk
  • Grater (for zest)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Whisk eggs with sugar and salt until frothy. Add milk, then gradually whisk in the flour until smooth to avoid lumps.

Tip: If you mix a thick batter first and then dilute it, it won't be lumpy.
2

Stir in the club soda and oil. Let the batter rest for at least 20-30 minutes.

Tip: Resting allows the gluten strands to relax and the starch to hydrate, preventing tearing.
3

Meanwhile, make the filling: mash the cheese with a fork, mix with sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest, and raisins.

Tip: The lemon zest neutralizes any sour tang from the cheese.
4

Heat the pan. Lightly grease it (crucial for the first one) and fry thin crepes. Flip when the edges brown and pull away from the pan.

Tip: The brown spots are from sugar and proteins reacting (Maillard reaction).
5

Fill the cooked crepes with the cheese mixture, roll them up, and serve dusted with powdered sugar.

Tip: Serve warm for the best texture.

Recipe FAQ

Why does the crepe tear?
Either the batter is too thin (add more flour), there aren't enough eggs, or the pan is cold.
Why does it stick?
The pan wasn't hot enough, or there isn't enough oil in the batter/pan.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 cups Milk
  • 3/4 cup Club Soda (Sparkling Water)
  • 2 pcs Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil
  • 1 lb Farmer's Cheese or Dry Curd Cottage Cheese
  • 3/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pc Lemon (zested)
  • 1/4 cup Raisins (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar