Best 4 Polish Nalesniki Very Thin Pancake Crepes Recipes

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Polish Nalesniki are very thin pancake crepes that are a staple in Polish cuisine. They can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients, making them a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Nalesniki are similar to French crepes, but they are typically thinner and more delicate. They are also often made with buckwheat flour, which gives them a slightly nutty flavor. Nalesniki can be found in many Polish restaurants, but they are also easy to make at home. With the right ingredients and a little practice, you can create delicious and authentic Polish Nalesniki in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

POLISH NALESNIKI (VERY THIN PANCAKE) CREPES



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This dessert was made when times were hard or on Fridays (no meat)we had them for supper. My mom topped it with sweetened sour cream. Also use to fill with farmers cheese.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Breakfast

Time 16m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
3 -6 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup jam
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon sugar
garnish powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Blend topping ingredients and chill.
  • Blend eggs well in a blender, then carefully add flour.
  • Add milk.
  • Let sit 5 minutes.
  • Heat butter or spray cooking spray in frying pan.
  • When pan is hot, pour in a small amount of batter (only enough to make a paper-thin pancake), turning pan to coat the bottom.
  • When light brown, do not turn over but remove from pan.
  • Spread with good cherry or raspberry jam, roll, top with sweetened sour cream and or dust lightly with powdered sugar.

NALEśNIKI (POLISH SWEET OR SAVORY CREPES)



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This recipe for Polish crepes/blintzes, known as naleśniki, can have sweet or savory fillings. They can be pan-fried or baked after filling.

Provided by Barbara Rolek

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup water (lukewarm)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1 tablespoon butter for frying

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



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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

2 cups ricotta cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
12 crepes
1 tablespoon butter, divided

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



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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

3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 -8 tablespoons flour
2 large tart apples
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup breadcrumbs

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:

  • For the best results, use fresh ingredients. This will ensure that your naleśniki are light and fluffy.
  • Make sure your batter is thin enough. If it's too thick, your naleśniki will be thick and doughy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make your naleśniki tough.
  • Use a non-stick pan to cook your naleśniki. This will prevent them from sticking and tearing.
  • Heat your pan over medium heat. If the pan is too hot, your naleśniki will burn.
  • Cook your naleśniki for only a few minutes per side. They should be lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Serve your naleśniki immediately with your favorite toppings. They're delicious with butter, sugar, fruit, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Naleśniki are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're easy to make and can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them a great option for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give naleśniki a try!

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