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So much has been going on in life lately! Our business has seen some awesome growth these past few weeks. It has been really nice to see things take off, but also completely exhausting as I'm basically trying to juggle two jobs right now. I've definitely realized how much work it takes to own a business, but I wouldn't trade it for anything!

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Jacob just started a new diet. He's been feeling sick after eating food lately, so his doctor prescribed to him an anti-inflammatory diet (aka AIP diet). Guys, this diet is hardcore. You basically have to eliminate everything from your diet except fruits, veggies, white meat, and nuts. And Jacob has to stick to this diet for three weeks! THREE weeks! That means no chocolate chip cookies...Life is rough.

Of course, being the supportive wife that I am, I have agreed to stick to this diet as well (with a few sneaky exceptions here and there. He definitely caught me in the kitchen sneaking cereal the other morning. Sorry Jake!). Needless to say, I have had to get very creative with cooking meals this week to keep the hubby's belly full! I have made everything from quinoa pancakes, to dairy free ice cream and avocado turkey burgers, it's been one crazy week of experimenting (does anyone have any good recipes for us to try?). But somehow we've survived it.

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Also, since we just can't seem to stop traveling, we booked flights to the Middle East! We are heading to Greece, Jordan, Israel, Egypt and the UAE in October. I am sooo stoked for this next adventure, which will mean all new photos and Middle Eastern recipes to share with you. I can't wait!

Ok, now that you are all caught up with things, it's time to introduce today's recipe: Austrian Pancakes (or Kaiserschmarrn). While I never actually got my hands on this breakfast while Jake and I were in Austria, I figured it was about time I share another breakfast recipe on the blog. Because you can never have too many breakfast recipes! Who else is a breakfast fan?!

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I like to think of Austrian pancakes as a cross between a Dutch baby, a crepe and a pancake. Except unlike pancakes, when you flip an Austrian pancake over you don't have to worry if it falls apart (phew!) because you'll end up tearing the fluffy pancake into little bit size pieces. This just makes it easier to shovel that goodness into your mouth!

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While Austrian pancakes are traditionally served for brunch or dessert, I think they are delicious served for breakfast. I love to enjoy my Austrian pancake with a little strawberry compote and a nice dusting of powdered sugar on top. Sooo yummy! My mouth is watering just thinking about this sweet, sweet goodness...

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Austrian Pancakes are light, fluffy and have just the right amount of sweetness to satisfy any sweet tooth. Enjoy them for breakfast, brunch or dessert! And you certainly can't go wrong with a little strawberry compote and powdered sugar dusted on top.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Inactive Time: 0 hours
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: Austrian

Ingredients

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Austrian Pancake

  • 3 tbsp raisins
  • 3 tbsp water (or rum)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 eggs
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • dash of salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Strawberry Compote

  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • juice of half a lemon
  • ¼ cup sugar

Instructions

Austrian Pancake

  1. In a small bowl, soak the raisins in water (or rum) for 15 minutes then drain.In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla. Gradually stir in the flour and the raisins.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Pour the batter into the pan rotating pan slightly to spread the batter out, if necessary. Cook 4-5 minutes or until the bottom is lightly golden.
  3. Carefully slide a spatula around the edges of the pancake and then flip. It's ok if the pancake tears at this point. Cook for another 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Using a fork or your fingers, tear the pancake into bite size pieces. Drizzle with the remaining butter and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Gently toss the pieces over medium heat until the sugar has caramelized. Serve with additional powdered sugar and strawberry compote if desired.

Strawberry Compote

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries, lemon juice and sugar and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

Adapted from 196 Flavors.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0

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FAQs

What classic Austrian dessert is traditionally served on Christmas in England? ›

Kaiserschmarrn is a sweet fluffy pancake, torn into small pieces, covered with powdered sugar and served with a fruit compote. You'll find this sweet treat at many Christmas markets and some restaurants, served as a dessert, not breakfast.

What is the secret to making the best pancakes? ›

Don't use cooking fat - This is the real secret to the technique. If you want those perfect edge to edge golden brown tops and bottoms on your pancakes leave the pan totally dry. No butter, no cooking oil, no nothing.

What is Kaiserschmarrn made of? ›

Kaiserschmarrn are among those homemade pancake recipes that will remind you of Oma's kitchen. A traditional Austrian & German light and fluffy shredded pancake. Ingredients: eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, milk, salt, sugar, raisins, butter, powdered sugar, For the full recipe, scroll up ...

How to make Queen Elizabeth pancakes? ›

Beat two eggs with 4 tablespoons of sugar and about one teacup (or 3/4 of a cup) of milk. Add 4 teacups of flour and mix in another teacup of milk "as required" Mix in 3 teaspoons of cream of tartar and 2 tablespoons of bicarbonate soda (baking soda) Fold in 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

What is the most famous dessert in Austria? ›

Apfelstrudel. Ah, right up the top of your list of desserts associated with Austria and Vienna is likely Apfelstrudel (apple strudel).

What is the national dish of Austria? ›

The famous food of Austria 'Vienna Schnitzel' is made of a layer of thin bread along with a pan-fried veal cutlet. It is also considered as the national dish of Austria.

Does milk instead of water make pancakes better? ›

Can I Use Water Instead of Milk in Pancakes? Milk adds both flavor and texture to pancake batter, so if you are looking to make pancakes without milk, a simple swap to water doesn't always do the trick. For pancakes made without milk, you'll want to add some flavor through melted butter and vanilla extract.

What does adding more eggs do to pancakes? ›

Eggs are a crucial ingredient. They provide the cakes with the structure to hold light bubbles. Eggs also give the batter additional, richer flavor from the yolk fat. If you add too many eggs, you'll have “pancakes” that look more like custard or crepes.

What is the Norwegian blood pancake? ›

Blodplättar (in Swedish; blodpannekaker in Norwegian, veriohukainen, verilätty or verilettu in Finnish; verikäkk in Estonian), or blood pancakes in English are a dish served in Finland, Estonia, Sweden and Norway made of whipped blood (typically reindeer blood), water or pilsner, flour and eggs.

What is the other name for Kaiserschmarrn? ›

Its Hungarian name is "császármorzsa" or "smarni"; its Czech name is "(Císařský) trhanec" or "kajzršmorn". In Slovak it is named "Cisársky trhanec".

How does Gordon Ramsay make perfect pancakes? ›

Method
  1. Whisk the buttermilk, egg and oil together.
  2. Stir the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together in a large bowl. ...
  3. Melt a small piece of butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. ...
  4. Leave to cook for 1 minute or until it has puffed up slightly and is a light golden-brown underneath.

What are purple pancakes made of? ›

These vibrant purple pancakes get their color from a natural source: ube, also known as purple yam. This ingredient is common in Filipino desserts, but can be difficult to find in the United States.

What do Austrians eat on Christmas Day? ›

In Vorarlberg, Christmas dinner is not complete without Bratwurst made from veal and mayonnaise salad. In Upper Austria, potato salad is served as a side dish. In Lower Austria, Vienna and Burgenland, the traditional Christmas dish is carp or goose. Needless to say: it's not Christmas without cookies and biscuits!

What is the traditional Christmas dessert in Britain? ›

Christmas pudding is sweet, dried-fruit pudding traditionally served as part of Christmas dinner in Britain and other countries to which the tradition has been exported.

What are old Austrian Christmas traditions? ›

We'll introduce you to our most common Austrian Christmas traditions.
  • Advent wreath & Advent calendar. When the first Sunday of Advent comes around there's an Advent wreath in nearly every Austrian home. ...
  • Barbara twigs. ...
  • Saint Nicholas & Krampus. ...
  • Christmas cookies. ...
  • Smoking. ...
  • Christmas Markets. ...
  • Christkind & Christmas Eve.

What is the famous dessert in England? ›

From its humble beginning, crumble became one of the most popular British dishes, especially in its dessert form. With its rustic appeal, frugal ingredients, and quick preparation, it is one of the most common desserts found on the British Isles.

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