Gundel Palacsinta (Walnut Pancakes with Chocolate Sauce)
Thin pancakes filled with rum soaked walnuts and raisins, drenched in warm dark chocolate sauce.
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.60 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 773kcal
- 69.2gcarbs
- 39.9gof which sugars
- 46.1gfat
- 19.1gsaturates
- 17.3gprotein
- 6.5gfibre
- 0.6gsalt
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, 250 ml milk, oil and salt into a smooth thin batter. Leave it to rest while you make the filling.
- 2
For the filling, warm the 100 ml milk and sugar in a small pan until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the walnuts, raisins, rum and lemon zest and simmer for 3 minutes until thick and spoonable. Leave to cool a little.
3 min - 3
Heat a non stick frying pan over a medium heat and brush with a little oil. Pour in a thin layer of batter, tilt to cover the pan and cook for 1 minute each side. Repeat to make 8 pancakes, stacking them as you go.
- 4
For the sauce, warm the cream in a small pan until steaming. Take it off the heat, add the chocolate and stir until smooth and glossy.
- 5
Spoon the walnut filling along the middle of each pancake and fold in the sides to make a parcel or roll.
- 6
Serve 2 pancakes per person with the warm chocolate sauce poured over. For a show, warm a spoonful of rum, set it alight with care and pour it over at the table.
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.
