Custard pancakes with pear and nuts
4 servings
45 minutes
Custard pancakes with pear and nuts are a true delight of Russian cuisine, combining softness and a crispy texture. Their history begins with traditional custard doughs used to add tenderness to baked goods. Fragrant pears add natural sweetness, nuts provide noble texture, while honey and spices offer a warming flavor. These pancakes are perfect for a cozy breakfast or light dessert, especially in the autumn-winter period when one craves something warm and aromatic. They can be served with honey, sour cream, or jam, enjoying every bite. Rich and nutritious, they evoke a sense of home comfort and traditional taste passed down through generations.
1
Prepare the filling: grate a couple of peeled pears on a coarse grater. Toast the nuts and chop them finely with a knife.
- Pears: 2 pieces
- Walnuts: to taste
2
Combine milk with water, sugar, and spices in a deep saucepan and place the mixture over low heat.
- Milk: 170 ml
- Water: 170 ml
- Powdered sugar: to taste
- Ground ginger: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
3
Gradually add the sifted flour with salt to the boiling milk, stirring vigorously.
- Oat flour: 140 g
- Salt: pinch
4
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the eggs one by one, butter, then add the bran, grated pear pulp, and nuts.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Butter: 30 g
- Oat bran: 1 tablespoon
- Pears: 2 pieces
- Walnuts: to taste
5
Cook the pancakes on a dry heated skillet for 3-5 minutes on each side.