Kaiserschmarrn

Name: Kaiserschmarrn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients: 4 eggs, separated; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup raisins; 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Fluffy shredded pancake cooked in butter, lightly caramelised, and dusted with powdered sugar.

30 minMediumServes 2480 cal/serving

AustrianDessertStovetop and OvenVegetarianKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

4 eggs, separated
1 cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup raisins
2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375F.
2

Whisk yolk half of 4 separated eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and half of 2 tbsp granulated sugar in a bowl until smooth.
3

Beat white half of 4 separated eggs with 1 pinch salt and remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
4

Fold egg whites and 1/4 cup raisins into batter.
5

Melt half of 3 tbsp unsalted butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and pour in batter.
6

Bake skillet for 10 minutes until pancake is set and puffed.
7

Tear pancake into bite-sized pieces using two forks, add remaining butter, and toss over medium heat until caramelised.
8

Dust with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Kaiserschmarrn dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup whole milk, 3 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Kaiserschmarrn gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Kaiserschmarrn keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Kaiserschmarrn?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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