Kaiserschmarrn torn pancake pieces with powdered sugar and fruit compote

Austria · Austrian

Kaiserschmarrn

Fluffy torn Austrian pancakes dusted with sugar and served with fruit compote.

  • Austrian
  • 35 min total time
  • 4 base servings
  • 1 version
  • 4 compatible options

Country

Austria

Cuisine

Austrian

Servings

4 servings

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Total

35 min

1 version

4 compatible options

Makes 4 servings.

Cook on medium heat so the inside stays fluffy before tearing.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

4 compatible options

Adaptation status

Servings: 4 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below

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Classic

Fluffy torn Austrian pancakes dusted with sugar and served with fruit compote.

Contains gluten, egg and milk components.

Version

  • Vegetarian

Contains

  • Gluten
  • Eggs
  • Dairy
  • Lactose

Ingredients

  • 200 g wheat flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 300 ml whole milk
  • 30 g unsalted butter
  • 30 g sugar
  • 3 ml vanilla extract
  • 12 g powdered sugar
  • 200 g fruit compote

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Make batter

    Whisk flour, eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla into a smooth batter.

  2. Cook pancake

    Melt butter in a large pan, pour in batter and cook until lightly set on the bottom.

  3. Tear and caramelize

    Tear into bite-size pieces with spatulas and cook until golden on all sides.

  4. Serve

    Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fruit compote.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make kaiserschmarrn without compote?

Yes, but fruit compote is the classic pairing and adds balance.

Why are several allergens listed?

The base batter includes flour, eggs, milk and butter.

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