Pumpkin Pancakes with Milk
Soft and fragrant crepes with fresh pumpkin purée, great for breakfast or tea. Serve with sour cream or jam.
Updated : 29 July, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
150 grams
Pumpkin
1
Eggs
150 milliliters
Milk
6 tablespoon
Wheat flour
2 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon
Sugar
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Advices
Advice
Be prepared to use more or less flour than listed. Focus on the desired batter consistency, not the exact amount of flour.
Preparation
Step 1
Use raw pumpkin (the weight is for peeled vegetable). Use refined, odorless vegetable oil. Any fat level of milk works. For a smooth batter, let the eggs and milk come to room temperature first.
Step 2
Cut the required amount of pumpkin, peel it, and remove the seeds. Grate the flesh using the finest grater to get an airy, smooth purée. Alternatively, use a food processor or immersion blender.
Step 3
Add sugar, salt, and an egg to the pumpkin purée.
Step 4
Mix everything with a whisk until smooth. Then pour in room-temperature milk and mix again.
Step 5
Sift in flour gradually (about 2 tablespoons at a time), stirring after each addition. The batter should be smooth and thin like classic crepe batter. If it’s too thick, add more milk. If it’s too thin, add more flour. Adjust as needed.
Step 6
Finally, pour in the vegetable oil and stir. Let the batter rest for a bit so the flour absorbs the liquid - this helps prevent tearing during frying.
Step 7
Heat a nonstick skillet (ideally a crepe pan) over high heat. Lightly grease with vegetable oil. Pour in a ladle of batter and swirl to spread evenly.
Step 8
Cook until golden on one side, then flip. Adjust the heat so the pancakes cook quickly but don’t burn. Brush finished pancakes with butter if desired. Continue with the rest of the batter. You shouldn't need to re-grease the pan because of the oil in the batter. Makes about 6 pancakes (in an 18 cm / 7-inch pan).
Step 9
Serve with sour cream, jam, or sweetened condensed milk. Enjoy!