Pancakes vs. Palacinky

Pancakes over here are much different than Palacinky, its counterpart that are found in the Czech Republic.

As pictured above, Pancakes are much thicker and heavier. This picture shows only two pancakes. The typical way Pancakes are served is with a glob of butter spread on top and then thick rich sweet Maple syrup is poured over the top to ones taste. The syrup soaks into the hot pancakes and in no time, you are full. Pancakes can also be served with fruit sauces, like pie filling, on top as well; flavors like strawberry, blueberry or apple.

The Czech version, palacinky, are thin not unlike crepes, and are served filled with fruit jams, fresh fruit, ice cream, and/or filled or topped with whipped cream in the sweet version, and for the 'salty' version; they can be filled with different types of cheeses and diced meats, sauteed vegetables, garlic or spinach as well. Palacinky are usually rolled so the filling does not slide out so quickly. Pancakes are never rolled up.

The consistency of both are different as well, but that would be difficult to try to explain here... Cheers.