Palacinky (Czech Pancakes with Jam and Sweet Quark)
Thin, soft pancakes rolled around apricot jam and lemony sweet quark. A Czech dessert that doubles as a treat for breakfast.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.90 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
- 533kcal
- 58.7gcarbs
- 28.3gof which sugars
- 26.6gfat
- 15.6gsaturates
- 15gprotein
- 1.4gfibre
- 1.1gsalt
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, sparkling water, sugar and salt into a smooth, thin batter. Stir in the melted butter and rest for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Mix the quark with the icing sugar and lemon zest until smooth.
- 3
Heat a 24 cm non stick frying pan over a medium heat and rub with a little butter. Pour in a small ladle of batter and swirl to coat the base.
- 4
Cook for 1 minute until the edges lift and the underside is pale gold, then flip and cook for 30 seconds. Slide onto a plate and repeat, keeping the pancakes warm under a clean tea towel.
1 min 30 s - 5
Spread each pancake with a spoonful of apricot jam, then a spoonful of quark. Roll up or fold into triangles.
- 6
Dust with icing sugar and serve straight away.
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.
