Kaiserschmarrn

Name: Kaiserschmarrn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 150g all-purpose flour; 200ml milk; 4 eggs, separated; 30g sugar; Pinch of salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 40g raisins (optional, soaked in rum); 40g butter; 2 tbsp sugar for caramelizing; Powdered sugar for dusting; Zwetschgenröster (plum compote) for serving

Kaiserschmarrn (KAI-zer-shmarn)

Emperor's Shredded Pancake

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 418 kcal

A fluffy, torn pancake caramelized in butter and sugar, dusted with powdered sugar and served with warm plum compote — a dessert fit for an emperor.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 12.0g

Carbs 52.0g

Fat 18.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

large oven-safe skillet mixing bowls whisk

Presentation Guide

Vessel: cast iron skillet or warm plate

Garnishes: powdered sugar, raisins

Accompaniments: plum compote, applesauce

Ingredients

150g all-purpose flour
200ml milk
4 eggs, separated
30g sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
40g raisins (optional, soaked in rum)
40g butter
2 tbsp sugar for caramelizing
Powdered sugar for dusting
Zwetschgenröster (plum compote) for serving

Instructions

1
Whisk egg yolks with milk, flour, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
2
Beat egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter.
3
Melt half the butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Pour in the batter, scatter raisins on top.
4
Cook until the bottom sets, about 3 min. Place under a hot broiler or in a 200°C oven for 5 min until puffed and golden.
5
Tear the pancake into rough pieces with two forks. Add remaining butter and sugar, toss until caramelized and golden.
6
Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve immediately with warm plum compote.

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Did You Know?

Legend says Kaiserschmarrn was created for Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria when his cook failed to flip a pancake — the "ruined" result became the emperor's favorite dessert.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large oven-safe skillet
mixing bowls
whisk

Garnishing

powdered sugar, raisins

Accompaniments

plum compote, applesauce

The Story Behind Kaiserschmarrn

Kaiserschmarrn ("Emperor's mess") is an Austrian-Bavarian dessert with origins in the 19th-century Habsburg court. The legend ties it to Emperor Franz Joseph I, though simpler torn pancakes (Schmarrn) were already peasant food in the Alps. The imperial version elevated the dish with separated eggs, rum-soaked raisins, and the accompanying Zwetschgenröster.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert or main course for a light meal 📜 Origins: 19th century Austria-Bavaria

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