Best 4 Nalesniki Aka Crepes Recipes
Nalesniki, also known as crepes, are thin pancakes that are popular in many cultures around the world. They can be served with a variety of fillings and toppings, making them a versatile and delicious dish. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast, a sweet or savory lunch, or an elegant dessert, there is a nalesniki recipe out there to suit your needs. From classic French crepes to Russian blini and Polish naleśniki, these thin pancakes are sure to satisfy your cravings. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of practice, you can learn how to make perfect nalesniki at home.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MOM'S NALESNIKI (SURPRISINGLY EASY POLISH CREPES)
I was always so afraid of this recipe, because it seemed so difficult and I always messed it up when I tried it. BUT, when I learned a few tricks from my mom, these are so easy: don't be afraid of the batter being too thin on the pan, make sure that the crepe is really well cooked on one side before you flip it (the whole thing should slide around when you move the pan) and don't cook it too long after flipping it, just enough to brown since it's already cooked through. These are great with a sweet cheese filling (twarog or baker's cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla), or we even serve them open, and everyone spreads however much apple sauce or jam, then sprinkles with sugar, sour cream and/or powdered sugar.
Provided by CoCaShe
Categories Polish
Time 15m
Yield 6 crepes, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the flour, salt, egg and 1/2 cup each of milk and water and blend with hand mixer.
- Keep adding the remaining milk and water until you get a batter that's a bit thinner than sour cream. I've included some pictures to get an idea, but it should be pretty runny.
- Heat a frying pan (approx. 9" diameter) over high heat and spray with non-stick spray (or coat with oil that can withstand high temperatures).
- Pour about one and a quarter soup ladle on the center of the hot, greased pan. Tilt the pan immediately to spread the batter around. Remember, the batter may look really thin in spots, but that's ok, it'll still flip once it's cooked through (this is where I always went wrong because it seemed too thin and I panicked, but if it gets too thick it won't set properly).
- Let cook for a few minutes, depending on how hot the pan is this could take from 1-3 minutes. You can tell when it's ready to flip when 1) the crepe slides around when you move the pan and 2) you don't see anymore soft or uncooked areas in the top of the crepe. They're pretty thin so you can literally see the runny sections firm up!
- Flip the crepe over and cook for 30seconds - 1 minutes then slide onto a plate.
- If folding with any mixture, place mixture on half of crepe, fold over then fold over again so you get a quarter triangle. Depending on the filling, they can be served immediately or if using cheese filling (described in the intro, adjust ingredients to your personal preference), fry them up in a bit of butter to get the outside crispy and melt the cheese a bit. For jam or apple sauce, we just roll them up and top with sour cream and/or sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.3, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 114.3, Sodium 144.8, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.4, Protein 11.6
NALEśNIKI (POLISH SWEET OR SAVORY CREPES)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a blender or food processor , combine flour, milk, water, eggs, butter, and salt and process until smooth.
- Transfer batter to a pitcher. Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes so liquid can be absorbed by the flour.
- Heat a crepe pan or small skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with butter. Using a 2-ounce ladle, spoon 1 portion of batter into pan.
- Immediately rotate pan and swirl batter until it covers the entire bottom of the pan. Cook until crepe is lightly brown or spotted brown on underside. Flip and cook second side until it is light brown.
- Remove crepe to waxed paper or parchment paper and repeat with remaining batter. You may need to recoat the pan with butter as you cook crepes.
- Place 2 heaping tablespoons of savory filling or sweet filling on each naleśniki. Fold sides in first and then fold bottom up, rolling away from yourself, similar to an egg roll or burrito.
- Filled naleśniki should then be pan-fried in butter over medium-high heat or baked in a buttered casserole dish at 350 F until the filling is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 12 Polish crepes (12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
POLISH NALESNIKI
Sweet cheese filling goes well with sweet Polish nalesniki, also known as Polish blintzes or filled crepes. Once filled and rolled, they can be baked, pan-fried, or dipped in beaten egg and bread crumbs and fried. Serve with fruit sauce, like a fresh blueberry sauce, if desired.
Provided by danilynn1978
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Crepes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Process ricotta cheese and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy; add egg yolk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt and process until fluffy.
- Divide cheese mixture between the crepes. Spread filling into a thin layer and roll crepes around the filling.
- Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry 3 crepes in melted butter until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes per side; repeat with remaining butter and crepes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 193.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 215.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
NALESNIKI - POLISH CREPES WITH APPLE FILLING
Nalenski are very traditional thin pancakes in Poland and come with a huge variety of fillings (and toppings). This recipe is for crepes filled with fresh apple. Posted for ZWT 4.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Breakfast
Time 55m
Yield 18 crepes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the filling to start off with:.
- Cook apples with sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice. Mash apples slightly until it resembles course applesauce. Set aside & allow to cool.
- For the crepes:.
- Beat eggs. Mix sugar, salt and flour well together and stir quickly into the eggs. Add milk and beat hard. Have ready one or more heavy six inch crepe pans, lightly buttered and well heated.
- Pour just enough batter into each to cover the bottom of the pan when it is tilted and swirled.
- Shake the crepes over the fire until they are slightly browned on the bottom and firm to the touch on top. Do not turn. Put them aside to cool. This may be done several hours before serving.
- Fill crepes and roll up. Place on buttered baking dish and brush well with melted butter.
- Mix sugar with bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over top. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a non-stick pan or lightly grease your pan with butter or oil before cooking each crepe.
- Make sure your pan is hot enough before adding the batter. If the pan is not hot enough, the crepe will stick.
- Pour the batter into the pan in a thin, even layer. The crepe should be about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cook the crepe for 1-2 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown.
- Flip the crepe carefully to avoid tearing it.
- If the crepe sticks to the pan, use a spatula to gently loosen it.
- Serve the crepes immediately with your favorite fillings or toppings.
Conclusion:
Nalesniki, also known as crepes, are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there is sure to be a nalesniki recipe that everyone will enjoy. Whether you are looking for a simple and classic crepe recipe or something more elaborate, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that suits your taste. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give nalesniki a try. You won't be disappointed!
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