Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian Pancakes)
Kaiserschmarrn is a traditional Austrian dessert made from a pancake-like batter that is cooked in a pan and then pulled apart into small pieces. It is usually served with powdered sugar and jam or compote.
Equipment
- Electric Mixer or Whisk
- 2 Spatulas
- 1 or 2 frying pans ideally with a sticky coating
Ingredients
Rum Raisins
- 40 grams raisins
- 3 tbsp rum or water
Kaiserschmarrn
- 4 large eggs
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams unsalted butter
- 125 grams all-purpose flour
- 125 ml milk
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
Garnishing
- apple sauce, compote or jam
- icing sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine raisins and rum. Soak them for 15 minutes. The amount of raisins depends on your personal preference. If you can't use rum, soak the raisins in water.40 grams raisins, 3 tbsp rum or water
- Separate the eggs and place them in two separate mixing bowls.4 large eggs
- Beat the egg yolk with a mixer with the sugar until creamy. Sieve the flour above and salt. Pour in the vanilla extract and milk and beat with a mixer until smooth. Don't overmix.50 grams granulated sugar, 125 grams all-purpose flour, 125 ml milk, 1 pinch of salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Beat the egg whites firmly in a clean bowl with a clean whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the egg whites and raisins lightly into the egg yolk batter.
- Melt 25 grams of butter in a frying pan. Pour half of the batter into the pan and cover the pan with a lid.50 grams unsalted butter
- Cook the pan over low to medium heat (1-2 minutes) until the batter is just set.
- Turn the pancake and put the lid back on the frying pan. Fry the bottom side for 1-2 minutes as well
- Using two spatulas, pull apart the Kaiserschmarrn into small pieces while still warm (this will help it become fluffy).
- Sprinkle some powdered sugar over the Kaiserschmarrn in the pan and let it caramelize.icing sugar
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature with your favorite jam or compote!icing sugar, apple sauce, compote or jam
Nutrition
Calories: 732kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 20gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 389mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 459mgFiber: 3gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 1204IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 5mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
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