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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪12gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Swiss Pancake

How to order / say it
Say it Chäschüechli — [KESH-kwee-klee]
Order I'd like the Swiss Pancake, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne das Chäschüechli, bitte.
Say locally

A savory cheese pancake made from simple ingredients.

Why try it?

Chäschüechli celebrates Swiss cheese and highlights the simplicity and rustic charm of Lucerne's culinary tradition. It's a must-try for experiencing the comforting flavors of traditional Swiss cheese dishes.

How it tastes

Expect a warm, savory, and cheesy experience with each bite. The pancake is light yet hearty, with the unmistakable aromatic depth of aged Swiss cheese.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

The Chäschüechli likely originated in the late 1800s as a practical meal for workers who needed nourishing food with minimal ingredients. Over time, its popularity spread, especially in the Lucerne region thanks to its reliance on local cheeses.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 100 g flour
  • 🥚 2 egg
  • 🥛 150 ml milk
  • 🥛 100 g Swiss cheese
  • 🥛 30 g butter
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, eggs, milk, and salt into a smooth batter.
  2. 2 Grate cheese and fold into the batter.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a frying pan; pour batter to form a pancake.
  4. 4 Cook until golden on both sides; serve warm.

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