The basis of this recipe comes from Libelle, but we like it very easy, so here it is: Easy Kaiserschmarrn.
Ingredients
These are the ingredients for 4 people:
- 3 eggs
- 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
- 125 grams of flour
- 25 grams of sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 300 ml of milk
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Separate the egg white from the yolk.
- Beat the yolks with the sugar, vanilla sugar and salt.
- Carefully add the flour and milk to the batter.
- Beat the egg whites and fold them into the batter.
- Heat some butter in a pan and bake 4 thick pancakes.
- Roll up the pancakes and cut them into irregular pieces.
- Put the loose pieces back in the pan and stir for another 5 minutes.
- Divide over 4 plates and sprinkle with some powdered sugar.
The history of kaiserschmarrn
Kaiserschmarrn is a traditional Austrian dessert with an interesting history. The name “Kaiserschmarrn” means “Imperial mess,” and it was reportedly a favorite of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria.
The dish is a type of torn pancake made from a sweet batter containing flour, eggs, sugar, and milk. It is often served with powdered sugar and fruit compote, such as plum or apple compote.
There are several legends surrounding the origins of Kaiserschmarrn. One popular story is that it was created by the emperor’s chef when a pancake he was making fell apart. Instead of throwing it away, the chef added