Kaiserschmarrn
A fluffy shredded pancake dusted with powdered sugar and served with plum compote, a beloved Austrian breakfast classic.
⏱ 25 minServes 4Austrian
Ingredients
- •4 eggs, separated
- •1 cup all-purpose flour
- •1 cup whole milk
- •2 tablespoons sugar
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •3 tablespoons butter
- •2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- •1 cup plum compote or jam
Directions
- 1Whisk egg yolks with sugar and vanilla until pale, then mix in milk and flour until smooth.
- 2In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the batter.
- 3Heat butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until foaming.
- 4Pour batter into the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until the bottom is golden and the top is set.
- 5Using two spatulas, tear the pancake into bite-sized pieces and toss them in the pan for 2-3 minutes until lightly crisped.
- 6Transfer to a serving plate, dust generously with powdered sugar, and serve immediately with warm plum compote.
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