Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 4
Fluffy, caramelized, and irresistibly sweet—Kaiserschmarrn is Austria’s royal pancake treat! 🥞 This shredded pancake, named after Emperor Franz Joseph I, is light, golden, and slightly crispy on the edges. Served with powdered sugar, fruit compote, or applesauce, this dish is perfect for dessert or a special breakfast!
Ingredients For Kaiserschmarrn
🔥 For the Kaiserschmarrn:
☑ 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour 🌾
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 granulated sugar 🍯
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ 1 cup (240ml) milk 🥛
☑ 4 eggs, separated 🥚
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 vanilla extract ✨
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 unsalted butter 🧈
☑ ¼ cup (40g) raisins (optional) 🍇
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 rum (optional, for soaking raisins) 🍶
🔥 For Serving:
☑ Powdered sugar for dusting ✨
☑ Plum or berry compote 🍒
☑ Applesauce 🍏
👩🍳 Cooking Steps
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Batter
1️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2️⃣ In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold them gently into the batter.
🔥 Step 2: Cook the Pancake
1️⃣ Melt butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
2️⃣ Pour in the batter and cook for 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden.
3️⃣ Sprinkle in raisins (soaked in rum, if using).
🔥 Step 3: Shred & Caramelize
1️⃣ Using a spatula, cut the pancake into quarters, then flip each piece.
2️⃣ Shred the pancake into bite-sized pieces and cook until lightly caramelized.
🔥 Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Plate the Kaiserschmarrn and dust with powdered sugar.
2️⃣ Serve with fruit compote or applesauce for the perfect sweet touch.
🥞 Light, fluffy, and irresistibly caramelized—Kaiserschmarrn is Austria’s most delightful royal treat!
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