Hungarian · dessert
Gundel Palacsinta
Gundel Palacsinta reads sweetness 6.8, richness 5.9 and nutty 5.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Hungarian dessert, about 34 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 4.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.8 · Richness 5.9 · Nutty 5.6 · Fruity 4.5 · Bitterness 3.9 · Earthy 3.6 · Floral 1.5 · Umami 1.3 · Citrus 1.0 · Sourness 0.7 · Salinity 0.5
What's in it (9)
- 8 thin crepes
- 1 1/2 cups ground walnuts
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 3 tbsp rum
- 1/4 cup single cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 oz dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp cocoa
- 2 tbsp butter
Time & effort: about 34 min (29 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 372.1 kcal, 9.8 g protein, 20.9 g fat, 42.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Mix ground walnuts with rum-soaked raisins, cream, and sugar to make a rich filling, then roll each crepe around a portion of filling.
- Prepare a warm chocolate sauce by melting dark chocolate with butter and a little cream, then pour it flambéed with rum over the plated crepes at the table.
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