Description
Kaiserschmarrn is a traditional Austrian fluffy shredded pancake, caramelized with sugar and typically served with fruit compote. It’s light, sweet, and makes for an unforgettable dessert or breakfast.
Ingredients
- 100 g flour
- 2 eggs
- 150 ml milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 pinch salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fruit compote, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour, milk, egg yolks, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Heat the butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat and pour in the batter.
- Cook until the bottom is golden and set, then tear the pancake into bite-sized chunks using a spatula or fork.
- Sprinkle with a little sugar and continue cooking until the pieces are lightly caramelized.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by fruit compote.
Notes
- Use a wide non-stick pan to make flipping and tearing easier.
- Raisins soaked in rum are a common traditional addition.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
