Naleśniki

Description

Naleśniki are traditional, thin pancakes from Poland, which may come in sweet or savory versions. Sweet naleśniki are usually filled with fruit, jams, preserves, or other sweet fillings, while the savory varieties may contain ingredients such as cheese, meat, sauerkraut, mushrooms, or ham. Sometimes, naleśniki can be filled with a combination of cottage cheese and cinnamon sugar, when they are known as blintzes. These pancakes are similar to crêpes, and are nothing like their American counterparts. Naleśniki is one of the favorite foods of children in Poland, and the dish is usually consumed for breakfast in numerous Polish households, although the pancakes can be served any time of day as a simple, warm dish that is easy to prepare, especially during the cold seasons in Poland. If there are any leftover pancakes, they can be filled, rolled up, and baked or fried once more the following day.