Austrian Alpine Kaiserschmarrn with Blueberry Compote
Kaiserschmarrn is a delightful, fluffy pancake that gets shredded during cooking, resulting in golden, crispy edges. Paired with a luscious blueberry compote, it makes an irresistibly sweet treat.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Kaiserschmarrn
- 1
Whisk batter ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- 2
Beat egg whites
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Separate the egg whites and beat them until stiff peaks form for an extra fluffy texture.
- 3
Fold egg whites
Gently fold the egg whites into the batter, being careful not to deflate them.
Making the Blueberry Compote
- 1
Combine compote ingredients
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- 2
Cook berries
Cook until the berries start to release their juices, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Thicken compote
For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a little water and stir into the compote until it reaches your desired consistency.
How to Make Austrian Alpine Kaiserschmarrn with Blueberry Compote
Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Mixing the Batter
Carefully combine all batter ingredients to preserve fluffiness.
- 2
Cooking the Kaiserschmarrn
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter, pour in the batter, and let it cook until the bottom is golden. Flip large chunks, shred the pancake, and cook them until all pieces are golden and crisp on the edges.
- 3
Preparing the Compote
Simmer the blueberry mixture until it thickens and becomes syrupy.
Chef's Tips
Frequently asked questions
Explore more from TastyFood
Looking for something different? Browse by category.