Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian Shredded Pancake)
Kaiserschmarrn is a beloved Austrian shredded pancake that transforms any meal into a comforting delight. With its fluffy texture and caramelized edges, each bite melts in your mouth, offering a perfect balance of sweetness from powdered sugar and freshness from fruit toppings. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a late-night treat, this easy-to-make recipe invites creativity—add chocolate chips or your favorite fruits to personalize it. Experience the joy of Kaiserschmarrn and indulge in this culinary adventure!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Applesauce or fruit compote (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, eggs, and milk until smooth to form the batter.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter until bubbly.
- Pour half of the batter into the skillet; cook until bubbles form on top (about 2 minutes), then flip to brown the other side.
- Once golden brown, use two forks to tear it into bite-sized pieces.
- Add remaining butter for crispy edges and cook further until desired texture is reached.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm with applesauce or fruit compote.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 210mg