Kaiserschmarrn
Description
A sweet pancake like dessert from Austria usually served with plum compote or apple sauce and sugar.
Ingredients
3 egg (separated)
1 c flour (all purpose)
1 T sugar
1 c milk
5 dr vanilla extract
1⁄2 t salt
1⁄4 c butter
raisin (optional)
confectioner's sugar (to dust)
Instructions
Mix egg yolks, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, milk and flour to form a semi-liquid batter.
Beat the egg whites thoroughly until stiff peaks form.
Incorporate the egg whites to the batter.
Heat butter in a pan until it melts. Add the batter and cook as if it was a pancake on low heat.
Turn to cook on the other side. Do not worry if it breaks.
When it is nearly done, add the raisins, if using.
Tear the pancake with two spoons and finish cooking.
Sprinkle confectioner´s sugar on top and serve.
Total time
21 minutes
Cooking time
6
Preparation time
15
Yield
4 servings
Notes
Serve with plum compote (zwetschkenroester) or apple sauce.