Austrian Kaiserschmarrn Recipe
The term Kaiser means "king" and typically refers to a German or Austrian emperor, while Schmarrn translates to "rubbish" or "mess." Legend has it that this dessert was created specifically for the last emperor of Austria, Franz Joseph. Kaiserschmarrn is a traditional Austrian dessert made from a fluffy pancake batter consisting of eggs, butter, milk, sugar, and flour. Rum-soaked raisins are added to the pancake as it cooks, just before it is flipped.
Ingredients
- Raisins – 1/3 cup
- Rum – 3 tbsp
- Large eggs, divided – 3
- Butter, unsalted and melted – 3 tbsp
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Granulated sugar – 2 tbsp
- Salt – 1 pinch
- All-purpose flour – 1 cup
- Milk – 1 cup
- Butter, unsalted – 2 tbsp
- Granulated sugar – 2 tbsp
- Powdered sugar – 2 tbsp
- Applesauce – 1 cup
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the raisins and rum.
- Separate the eggs and set the egg yolks asideto use later.
- In the bowl whisk the three egg whites using a whisk or whisk attachment of a mixer, beat at high speed for about 2.5 minutes until stiff peaks form. Don't overbeat the egg whites.
- Set aside.
- Add the three egg yolks, melted butter, vanilla extract, sugar, and a pinch of salt to a new bowl.
- Whisk at medium speed about 2-3 minutes.
- On low speed, alternately add flour and milk, a tablespoon of each at a time, until all the flour and milk are used up. Don't overmix. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Using a metal spoon or rubber spatula, very gently fold in the stiff egg whites until combined and no big egg white lumps remain.
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Pour the batter into the skillet.
- After 3 minutes sprinkle the drained raisins over the batter.
- Check to see if the underside is golden brown. When it is, sprinkle the top with a little bit of sugar.
- Using a spatula, divide the pancake into quarters then turn the pieces over. Add a little butter to the pan while turning the pancake.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the quarters are golden brown underneath.
- Using two spatulas, tear the pancake into bite-sized pieces.
- Add 2 tbsp butter and sprinkle 2 tbsp sugar over the pancake pieces.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and gently toss the pieces around with a spatula for about 3-4 minutes, until the sugar has caramelized.
- Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve with applesauce on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 11gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 119mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37g
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