Pancake roll

Cookinero 5 May 2025

The recipe for pancakes in Russian cuisine is considered one of the oldest. According to some sources, the history of this dish begins in pagan times in Rus'. Then, of course, they did not use frying pans, but hot stones to prepare them. By the way, there were pancakes in Ancient Greece. Only there they were called "tagenitas".

How to cook Pancake roll

Step 1

Pancake roll

Make the pancakes. In a bowl, combine milk, cocoa, baking powder, eggs, flour, and sugar. Mix until smooth. Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a frying pan. Fry the pancakes.

Step 2

Pancake roll

Cook the cream. Pour milk into a saucepan, add yolks, starch and sugar. Stir. Put the container on low heat and, stirring constantly, bring to thickening. Leave the cream to cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Pancake roll

Assemble the pancake roll. Spread out cling film. Lay out several pancakes (2-3 pcs.) overlapping each other. Grease them with cream and roll them up. Refrigerate for 120 minutes

Pancake roll - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can use gluten-free all-purpose flour in equal amounts. For best results, add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum per cup of flour to mimic the texture of regular pancakes.
The assembled pancake roll will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep it tightly wrapped in cling film to prevent drying out.
Yes! Substitute milk with almond or oat milk, use flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg), and replace the yolks in the cream with cornstarch or a vegan custard powder.
Swap sugar with erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, or stevia in both the pancakes and cream. Adjust the quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.
Ensure your pan is properly heated before adding the batter and use just enough oil to coat the surface. A non-stick or well-seasoned cast iron pan works best.
Yes, wrap the roll tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate syrup, or serve with fresh berries for extra flavor. A scoop of ice cream also pairs wonderfully.
Halve all ingredients to make a smaller roll, or prepare the full batch and freeze half for later use.
Absolutely! Any milk—dairy or plant-based—will work. Coconut milk will add a slight tropical flavor, while cashew milk keeps it neutral.

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