Kaiserschmarrn Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Kaiserschmarrn, a traditional Austrian dessert that is a shredded pancake made with raisins and served with fruit compote or plum sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl For preparing the batter
- 1 Whisk For mixing the ingredients
- 1 Non-stick skillet For cooking the pancake
Ingredients
- 4 large Eggs Separated
- 1 cup Milk
- 3/4 cup All-purpose flour Sifted
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Raisins Optional
- 3 tbsp Butter
- for dusting Powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, and sugar until well combined.
- Slowly add the sifted flour and salt to the mixture, whisking continuously until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until just combined.
- Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour the batter into the skillet, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle raisins on top if using.
- Cook until the underside is golden brown, then flip the pancake using two spatulas. Cook until the other side is golden brown.
- Using a spatula or fork, tear the pancake into bite-sized pieces. Continue cooking for a few more minutes until the pieces are cooked through.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by fruit compote or plum sauce.
Notes
You can add a splash of rum to the batter for extra flavor. Serve with apple, berry, or plum compote for the best experience.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 25000IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 700mgIron: 0.3mg
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