The history of the dessert is also connected to the family of Sándor Márai and the Gundel restaurant; it was originally listed as Márai pancakes, then became known as Gundel. Nut-rum filling, chocolate sauce, thin pancake. According to the legend, they are still looking for the diet version, but no one seems to be in a hurry. In the end, however, the empty plates always give the most accurate verdict.
Thorough preparation
- Preparation: prepare all the ingredients and tools, read the steps, then measure the ingredients. This way, you don't have to rush while cooking, and it's easier to find the right consistency.
- Briefly cook the walnuts with milk, sugar, raisins, rum and orange peel until creamy. The liquid should just bubble evenly; in the meantime, check the softness and, if necessary, replace the liquid in small portions.
- Fill the pancakes, fold them into triangles, then heat them with a little butter. Go slowly and check the texture, aroma and balance of flavors before each subsequent operation.
- Melt the chocolate with the cream and a little cocoa into a glossy coating. Go slowly and check the texture, aroma and balance of flavors before each subsequent operation.
- Pour over the warm pancakes liberally; spectacular flambéing should only be done by experienced hands. Go slowly and check the texture, aroma and balance of flavors before each subsequent operation.
- Finishing and serving: let the food settle for a few minutes, if its character allows. Taste it, adjust the seasoning, and then serve it at the right temperature for the food.
Practical tips and common mistakes
- The chocolate sauce should be warm, the pancakes should be hot, and the whipped cream should be cold; this dessert has its own climate policy.
- When baking, measure accurately, and use the butter and eggs at the temperature required by the recipe.
- Let it cool completely or rest before slicing: the cutting surface will be nicer and the texture will be more orderly.
- Only cool the leftovers and put them in the fridge, covered, and reheat them according to the nature of the food before consumption.