These Kaiserschmarrn (Emperor’s Mess Pancakes)– Austrian Pancakes are my take on the classic Alpine dessert. Kaiserschmarrn get their name from the words Kaiser meaning emperor and Schmarren which is a word to describe shredded or scrambled food. These pancakes are light and caramelized and are made from a sweet batter made with flour, eggs, sugar, salt, and milk, baked in butter. The pancake is broken up while cooking, similar to scrambled egg.
Start by making a batter from flour, milk, eggs and melted butter. Cook in a large skillet. Once browned on one side, flip the pancake using a spatula or by shaking the pan and flipping if you dare! After a minute or two break the pancake into pieces using two forks. Flambé the pieces by setting rum alight in the pan. Once the flames die down, add apple or cranberry compote and serve in the skillet.
To make Kaiserschmarrn – Austrian Pancakes, you will need the following ingredients:
Place 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of whole milk, 3 eggs and melted unsalted butter in a large bowl with a pinch of sea salt and whisk well.
Leave the batter to rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
Place grape seed oil in a large, well-seasoned frying pan over medium heat and heat until it shimmers.
Pour the batter into the pan and leave it sit untouched, until slightly brown on the bottom.
Flip the pancake using a spatula or by shaking the pan. Continue to cook for about 2 minutes until brown on the other side.
Use two forks to coarsely chop the pancake into 1-2-inch pieces.
Add a liberal sprinkle of confectioners’ sugar.
Flambé the pancake with 2 tablespoons of rum.
Serve the Kaiserschmarrn straight from the pan with apple or cranberry jam or compote. Enjoy!
You will not believe how delicious these Kaiserschmarrn – Austrian Pancakes are! They happen to be really fun to make too! Try them soon and come back to leave a comment letting me know how you get on!
Superb! Making Kaiserschmarrn was so easy, and they turned out amazing! I made this for my friends' brunch, and everyone loved it. The way they fluffed up in the pan brought back memories of my childhood pancakes. Will definitely make it again!
Made these amazing Kaiserschmarrn for my fam on Sunday. They loved it! Super easy and the kids had a blast making it with me. Total winner!
Super scrumptious! Made these for my kids’ Sunday breakfast, and they loved it! The crispy edges and soft center were a hit. It's a great way to bond over cooking together. We’ll definitely keep this recipe in our family!
I tried making Kaiserschmarrn on a cozy Sunday, and it turned out way better than I expected. The batter was simple and the pancakes light and fluffy. I served them with apple compote, and my friends couldn’t get enough. I might just make it a tradition now.
Delicious and easy
I love this recipe. My husband and I made these for our anniversary, and they turned out great. So light and fluffy.
Simply delightful pancakes!
Absolutely delicious treat!
Estos Kaiserschmarrn son excepcionales. Hice esta receta para celebrar mi cumpleaños y todos quedaron encantados. ¡Gracias!
Superb taste, and so easy! I made these for my friends, and we couldn't stop smiling. The mix of flavors felt like a joyful celebration of life. Definitely making it again!
Superb! Making this dish the other night brought back memories of my honeymoon in Austria. The fluffiness and caramelized edges are just awesome! Can’t believe how easy it was to make. Def gonna impress the wifey again!
Yo, these Kaiserschmarrn pancakes are just too good. I tried them for a brunch with my buddies and man, they loved it. It's chill how simple they are to whip up. Flipping 'em in the skillet felt like a mini challenge, but so worth it. Highly recommended for weekend vibes.
Tried this with my kids, we had a blast making it. Super yummy!
OMG, these Kaiserschmarrn are legit! I made 'em last Saturday for brunch, and my hubs couldn't get enough. So easy to whip up, and the rum flambé? Total showstopper! Will def make again for our next pancake party!
Superb! Made these for our anniversary breakfast and they were a hit. The batter was easy to whip up and the flavors were just amazing. Everyone loved the caramelized edges and the fruity compote. Will definitely make them again for our next special occasion, maybe even a family gathering.
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