Crêpes with Strawberry Jam (Czech Palačinky)

Czech Republic Palačinky are crêpe like pancakes rolled with strawberry jam. Served with some whipped cream and fresh strawberries on top this scrumptious recipe could be served as a dessert or even for breakfast. If stuffed with something savoury this could become a meal unto itself. The possibilities are endless.

Batter:
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. sugar
¼ tsp. sea salt
1 cup all-purpose flour, unbleached
vegetable oil

Filling:
fruit jam or preserves (any flavour you like)

Topping:
fresh fruit
whipped cream
ice cream
powdered sugar
cocoa powder

Mix flour and salt together.

Mix the whisked eggs, sugar and milk together.

Slowly add the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, mix until very smooth.

Lightly grease a non-stick pan and wait until the oil gets hot. You can also use a cooking spray.

Pour a thin layer of batter into the pan using a ladle. When the one side is done, approx. 2 minutes, you need to flip it. You can use a spatula if you find that helpful.

Once the second side is cooked, this just takes a minute or two, slide it out of the pan onto a plate.

Spread the jam all over the pancake and roll it up. Top with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired and serve with optional toppings.

Makes 4 servings.

Cook's Notes:  If you are going to make a savoury version, you should eliminate the sugar in the batter recipe and roll them with some wilted spinach, maybe some roasted garlic and cheese, bacon etc. The possibilities are endless.