Palacsinta Hungarian Pancakes

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 luscious whole egg

  promising a golden richness
• 5/8 cup of whole milk

  imparting a luxurious creaminess
• 5/8 cup of versatile all-purpose flour

  ensuring a delicate yet substantial texture
• 1/2 teaspoon of sugar

  a hint of sweetness to balance the ensemble
• 1/3 cup of effervescent sparkling water

  lending a delightful lightness to the batter
• 1 pinch of salt

  harmonizing the flavors with a subtle savory note
• Oil for frying

  choose sunflower oil for its neutral elegance or your preferred option for a personalized touch
• 1/2 egg yolk

  contributing to a velvety and indulgent filling
• 1/4 lemon zest

  infusing a vibrant citrusy essence
• 1/3 cup of dry cottage cheese or ricotta

  creating a rich and cheesy sauce within
• 1/2 tablespoon of sugar

  ensuring a perfect sweetness to elevate the filling
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

  adding a hint of aromatic warmth
• Apricot jam

  a delightful accompaniment to add a fruity burst of flavor
• Powdered sugar for dusting

  the finishing touch for a subtle, sweet elegance

Instructions

• 1 In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk or electric mixer until
  fluffy.
• 2 Pour in the milk and sparkling water and mix well.
• 3 Gradually add in the flour, sugar, and salt while continuously mixing until you
  have a smooth batter.
• 4 Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil.
• 5 Pour 1/2 cup of batter into the pan and tilt it to evenly spread the batter.
• 6 Cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• 7 Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
• 8 In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolk, sugar, lemon zest, and
  vanilla extract until well combined.
• 9 Fold in the cottage cheese or ricotta until well incorporated.
• 10 To assemble the pancakes, spread a spoonful of apricot jam onto one side of a
  pancake.
• 11 Spoon a tablespoon of the cottage cheese filling on top of the jam and spread it
  out evenly.
• 12 Roll up the pancake and place it on a serving plate.
• 13 Repeat with the remaining pancakes.
• 14 Dust the rolled pancakes with powdered sugar before serving.
• 15 Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Hungarian dessert!

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