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Kaiserschmarrn or Kaiserschmarren is an Austrian shredded pancake, It's a light and fluffy "pancake" with a souffle' texture, that is perfect for Brunch-- or even as a light evening meal. In Bavaria, it is often served with a plum compote. We also like ours lightly dusted with powdered sugar and with homemade apple sauce, on the side. Either way, it's easy to make and delicious!
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Kaiserschmarrn (Emperor's Cut-Ups)

Kaiserschmarrn or Kaiserschmarren is a shredded pancake, which has its name from the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I, who was very fond of this kind of fluffy shredded pancake. It's a light and fluffy "pancake" that is perfect for Brunch-- or even as a light evening meal. In Bavaria, it is often served with a plum compote. We like ours lightly dusted with powdered sugar and with homemade apple sauce, on the side. Either way, it's easy to make and delicious!
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Austrian, German
Keyword German Pancakes, Kaisereschmarrn, Kaiserschmarren
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Debby - www.AFeastfortheEyes.net

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1-⅓ cups flour
  • 1-¾ cups cold milk
  • 4 egg yolks whites reserved
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 Tbsp. melted butter
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2-3 Tbsp. clarified butter melted butter is fine
  • Powdered or cinnamon-sugar for dusting

Plum Compote (optional)

  • 1 pound Italian Prunes These are very seasonal, in the fall. I have not tried American plums.
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Mix the flour, milk, egg yolks, salt, melted butter and 1 Tbsp sugar into a smooth batter.
  • Cover and let rest 30 minutes for the flour to swell.
  • Beat the egg whites with 1 Tbsp. sugar until stiff and gently fold into the batter.
  • Melt the clarified butter in a non-stick pan; pour the batter in, cover and cook.
  • Once the underside of the pancake has turned golden, turn it over and continue to cook uncovered until the other side has also turned golden brown.
  • Cut up into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle the pancake, while still hot, with powdered sugar or a mixture of cinnamon sugar.

For the Plum Compote (Optional)

  • Slice each plum in half, and remove the seed. Slice each half into halves again. Likewise, you can also cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add the sugar, vanilla and water. Simmer for about 20 minutes until well softened.
  • Any leftover compote is delicious over vanilla yogurt for a healthy snack.

Notes

TIPS & HINTS: Strained pears, applesauce or plum compote is the traditional condiment, but I've been known to use Maple Syrup as well.