Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Name: Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 300 ml milk; 100 ml sparkling water; 15 g granulated sugar (for batter); 2 g salt; 30 ml vegetable oil (for frying); 500 g cottage cheese (túró); 90 g granulated sugar (for filling); 1 medium lemon zest (from 1 lemon); 10 g vanilla sugar; 200 g sour cream (for serving); 30 g powdered sugar (for serving)

Difficulty

easy

Time

50m

Price Category

cheap

Calories

Medium

Túrós palacsinta, or Cottage Cheese Pancakes, is a true Hungarian classic that has been a family favorite for generations. These sweet pancakes, filled with a creamy cottage cheese mixture, are a perfect choice for dessert or even a light main course. It's simple to prepare yet incredibly delicious and satisfying, guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone's face. Make this traditional delicacy yourself and enjoy the nostalgic flavors!

Steps

Prepare Batter

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the eggs and milk, then mix with a hand whisk or electric mixer until smooth. Gradually pour in the sparkling water until you have a lump-free, fluid batter. Let the batter rest for 15-20 minutes.

Prepare Filling

Meanwhile, prepare the filling: in another bowl, mash the cottage cheese with a fork. Add the granulated sugar, vanilla sugar, and grated lemon zest, then mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.

Fry Pancakes

Heat a little oil in a medium-sized pancake pan over medium heat. Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and spread it evenly. Fry both sides until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Repeat until all the batter is used, making 8-10 pancakes.

Fill and Serve

Spread each cooked pancake evenly with the cottage cheese filling, then roll it up or fold it in half, then in half again. Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar and offer a spoonful of sour cream on the side. Best served warm!

	Per 100g	Per Serving 150g
Calories	220 kcal	330 kcal
Protein	10g	15g
Fat	9g	13.5g
Carbohydrate	25g	37.5g
Fiber	1g	1.5g
Sugar	12g	18g

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Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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ingredients

Steps

Prepare Batter

Prepare Filling

Fry Pancakes

Fill and Serve

Extra Tips

► Let the pancake batter rest for at least 15-20 minutes before frying; this makes it much more flexible and easier to handle.

► For an even creamier filling, mix a tablespoon of sour cream or heavy cream into the cottage cheese.

► Before serving, sprinkle the pancakes with powdered sugar and offer extra sour cream or fruit sauce on the side.

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