Swedish Pancakes are thin, lightly sweet, lacy, crepe-like, and they’re surprisingly easy to make at home. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 15 minutes, they’ll satisfy your Swedish pancake cravings without a trip to IKEA.
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Homemade Swedish pancakes will give your breakfast all the cozy Scandi vibes.
I grew up eating my dad’s famous Fluffy Pancakes, and as such, fluffy pancakes will always have my heart.
But when I’m shopping for a new POÄNG or KORALLVIPPA for the kitchen (seriously, aren’t IKEA product names so fun?), I’m going to make some time to order Swedish pancakes from the cafe with DRYCK BUBBEL to wash them down.
Swedish pancakes are softer and thinner than their American counterparts—not quite as thin as French Crepes, but nowhere near as thick as regular pancakes. They feel a little bit special, especially when you top them with butter and SYLT LINGON (that would be lingonberry spread, for those of you who aren’t IKEA-goers).
But did you know authentic Swedish pancakes are also easy to make at home?! Here’s why I’ve been loving this recipe:
- Pantry Ingredients. Bet you have (almost) everything you need in your kitchen already!
- Quick and Easy. From bowl to plate in about 15 minutes, and that includes both prep and cooking time. Woot!
- Light, Tender Texture. These pancakes are foldable, fillable, and they have a texture that’s just scrumptious!
Key Ingredients
You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.
- Eggs. Like crepes, Swedish pancakes are eggy, which is what makes them pliable.
- Milk. Let this come to room temperature.
- All-Purpose Flour. Although I haven’t tested it personally, I think a measure-for-measure gluten-free flour would also work for gluten-free Swedish pancakes.
- Granulated Sugar. Just like with Oatmeal Pancakes and Cottage Cheese Pancakes, most of the sweetness in this recipe comes from the toppings, not the batter itself, so we just add a touch of sugar.
- Unsalted Butter. You’ll need some for the batter and some for cooking the pancakes.
- For Serving. Greek yogurt or sour cream, lingonberry or blueberry jam, and/or sweetened whipped cream. Delish!
How to Make Swedish Pancakes
Whisk the Eggs (photo 1). I use my stand mixer with the whisk attachment, but you can do it by hand if you’d like. Whisk until pale and fluffy.
Finish the Batter (photo 2). Mix in the milk, then flour, sugar, salt, and melted butter.
Cook the First Side (photo 3). Heat a skillet with a little butter over medium heat. Pour in the batter, swirl to spread thinly, and cook until golden.
Flip (photo 4). Cook the other side for about a minute, then repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve. Plate your Swedish pancakes with your choice of yogurt, jam, and/or whipped cream. ENJOY!
A Few More Filling Ideas
- Lemon Swedish Pancakes. Add lemon zest to the batter and serve with lemon curd for a bright and sunny breakfast treat.
- Savory Swedish Pancakes. Omit the sugar and serve with Smoked Salmon, crème fraîche, and chives.
- Swedish Pancakes With Apples. Roll the pancakes up with Homemade Apple Pie Filling.
What to Serve with Swedish Pancakes
- Bacon. Add a smoky, savory contrast with Air Fryer Bacon or Oven Bacon.
- Sausage. Store-bought or make my homemade Turkey Sausage.
- Eggs. These protein-packed Cottage Cheese Eggs are my favorite.
- Potatoes. Home Fries or Sweet Potato Hash Browns are both delish!
Swedish Pancakes
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Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups milk at room temperature
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled to room temperature, plus additional for cooking the pancakes
- Plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- Lingonberry jam or blueberry jam
- Sweetened whipped cream
Instructions
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for 3 minutes. They should be pale yellow and fluffy.
- Mix in the milk. Once combined mix in the flour, butter, sugar, and salt. If the butter re-solidifies, transfer the batter to a microwave safe bowl and BRIEFLY heat it in 10 second bursts to remelt it.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add a little butter so the pancakes do not stick. Drop in the batter by a 1/4 cupful and immediately tilt and swirl the pan to create a lacy edge.
- Cook on the first side until golden, 1 to 2 minutes, then flip and cook on the other side for 1 minute more. Repeat with the remaining pancakes. Serve immediately with yogurt (or sour cream), jam, and whipped cream.
Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate cooked Swedish pancakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Warm briefly in a skillet over low heat or microwave in short intervals until heated through.
- TO FREEZE: Layer parchment paper between the pancakes and freeze in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 2 months.
I made these for brunch with friends and they all liked how different they were from typical pancakes. Not as fluffy, but nice and thin with crispy edges if you cook them a bit longer. Easy to whip up and everyone added their own toppings.
So glad to hear, Alyson! Thank you!
My family loved these Swedish pancakes. They’re thinner than what we’re used to but that made them great for adding toppings. We tried strawberry jam and some fresh fruit, and both worked really well. I will definitely make it again. Thanks
So glad to hear! Thank you Margaret!
My kids devoured these! I thought they might complain since they’re not the usual fluffy pancakes, but they actually liked the thin texture better. Easy to roll up with some Nutella as requested by kids. Super simple recipe for busy mornings.
Yay! Love to hear that it was a hit, Tiffany! Thank you!