Polish · dessert
Naleśniki (Polish Crepes)
Naleśniki (Polish Crepes) reads sweetness 6.5, fruity 5.2 and richness 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Polish dessert, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 5.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.5 · Fruity 5.2 · Richness 4.7 · Citrus 4.5 · Salinity 3.4 · Floral 3.0 · Sourness 2.8 · Umami 2.4 · Marine & Briny 0.9 · Herbaceous 0.8 · Bitterness 0.6
What's in it (11)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sparkling water
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup twaróg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves
Time & effort: about 35 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 218.7 kcal, 12.2 g protein, 3.9 g fat, 34.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Whisk flour, eggs, milk, sparkling water, a pinch of salt, and melted butter into a thin, lump-free batter and let rest 20 minutes.
- Fry thin crepes in a lightly buttered hot pan, swirling to coat, until lacy and golden at the edges.
- Fill with a sweetened cheese and vanilla mixture or with preserves, then fold or roll.
- Serve dusted with powdered sugar or with sour cream.
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