Clatite cu Branza Dulce (Romanian Pancakes with Sweet Cheese and Raisins)
Thin pancakes rolled around a vanilla ricotta filling with raisins and lemon zest, baked briefly and dusted with icing sugar.
- Time55 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.25 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 691kcal
- 65.9gcarbs
- 35.5gof which sugars
- 38gfat
- 20.6gsaturates
- 20.5gprotein
- 2gfibre
- 1.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the flour, eggs, milk, oil, salt and 1 tablespoon sugar into a smooth thin batter. Rest for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Mix the ricotta, egg yolk, 40 g sugar, raisins, lemon zest and vanilla together until smooth.
- 3
Heat a non stick 20 cm frying pan over a medium heat with a little of the butter. Pour in a thin layer of batter, tilting the pan, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes each side until pale gold. Stack the pancakes on a plate; you should get 8.
2 min - 4
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
- 5
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling along the middle of each pancake, fold in the sides and roll up. Lay seam side down in a buttered dish.
- 6
Bake for 12 minutes until hot and lightly golden on top. Dust with icing sugar and serve warm.
12 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
