Palatschinken (Austrian Crêpes with Apricot Jam)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Palatschinken (Austrian Crêpes with Apricot Jam)

Slightly thicker than French crêpes, these golden pancakes are rolled around warm apricot jam and dusted with powdered sugar. A splash of rum in the jam is traditional. Makes 8 crêpes in about 1 hr.

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 1 hr

Yield 8 crêpes

Ingredients

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1 ¼ cups (150 g)all-purpose flour
2 (100 g)eggs
1 ½ cups (350 ml)whole milk
1 tbsp (12 g)granulated sugar
1 pinch (1 g)salt
1 ½ tbsp (20 g)unsalted butter, melted
¾ tsp (4 ml)vanilla extract
1 tbsp (15 ml)neutral oil or butter, for the pan
⅔ cup (200 g)apricot jam
1 tbsp (15 ml)dark rum, optional
2 ½ tbsp (20 g)powdered sugar

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Instructions

Whisk the flour, eggs and half the milk into a smooth thick batter. Whisk in the remaining milk, sugar, salt, melted butter and vanilla until thin as cream. Rest 30 minutes.
Warm the jam and rum in a small pan until loose and hot, stirring.
Heat a 9-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush with oil.
Pour in about 1/3 cup (80 ml) of batter and swirl to coat the pan. Cook 1 1/2 minutes until the edges lift and the underside is golden.
Flip and cook 30 seconds. Stack on a plate, repeating and re-oiling as needed.
Spread each crêpe with a tablespoon of warm jam, roll up and dust with powdered sugar. Serve at once.

Tips

Resting the batter makes tender crêpes that do not tear.
Add a splash of milk if the batter thickens.
Strain the jam if it has large pieces.
Good with coffee or milk.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make palatschinken (austrian crêpes with apricot jam)?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 8 crêpes.

How should I store palatschinken (austrian crêpes with apricot jam)?

Keep unfilled crêpes covered in the fridge up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet.

Can I make palatschinken (austrian crêpes with apricot jam) ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.75 tsp vanilla extract (4 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

A thin Central European pancake rolled around jam or a sweet filling; in Austria it is classically filled with apricot jam and dusted with powdered sugar. Serve it with coffee or milk.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

222 Calories / serving

4.9g Fat

38.0g Carbs

5.0g Protein

18.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1776 cal · 39g fat · 304g carbs · 40g protein · 150g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.