Best Schmarrn Recipes

KAISERSCHMARRN (AUSTRIAN PANCAKES)

Steps:

• If you want to include raisins into your recipe, soak them for around 15-30 minutes in 2 tablespoons of rum. If you don't like rum and/or are sharing this meal with kids, just use water instead.
• Separate the eggs - egg yolks into a large mixing bowl and egg whites into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Make sure that no egg yolk gets into the egg whites as this would make it harder to beat the egg whites in the next step.
• Beat the egg whites in their bowl for a few minutes until stiff. When tilting the bowl, the egg whites should barely move/slide. Another way to test that the egg whites are stiff enough is to raise your beaters. If the egg whites create a little "mountain" in the bowl, your egg whites are stiff enough.
• In the bowl with the egg yolks, add sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat with your electric mixer until the batter is smooth.
• Add in the milk and the flour interchangeably into the egg yolk mixture in small increments while beating the batter on the lowest setting.
• Set your electric mixer aside and carefully fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture with a spatula. Also add the raisins (optional).
• Heat butter in a large frying pan and pour the batter in. If you have a smaller pan, you might want to fry the batter in two batches. We usually use a pan with a 10-inch diameter and prefer to fry it in two intervals as it makes it easier to flip and rip. Fry the pancake on low-medium heat for around 5 minutes until the bottom is slightly golden brown.
• Break/rip your pancake into a couple of big pieces with a spatula and flip. The top of the pancake might still be uncooked which is fine - it will cook quickly once flipped. After flipping the pancake wait for around 2 minutes for it to cook lightly, then start ripping the pancake into even smaller pieces. Keep moving the pieces until everything is golden brown and fully cooked through.
• Plate your pieces and serve your pancake with powdered sugar, plum jam, or apple sauce.

KAISERSCHMARRN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine raisins with rum and let soak 30 minutes then drain.
• In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the milk, eggs, white sugar, vanilla, and salt. Gradually whisk in the flour to make a smooth batter. Stir in the drained raisins.
• In a large skillet melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Pour the batter into the skillet and cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until the pancake has set and the bottom is golden brown. Turn over the pancake and cook 3 minutes, or until this side is also golden brown. Using a spatula or two forks, tear the pancake into bite-size pieces. Drizzle in the melted butter and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Turn up the heat to medium high and use a spatula to gently toss the pieces for 5 minutes, or until the sugar has caramelized. Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar and serve with plum preserves.

KAISERSCHMARRN

Steps:

• For the pancake: Soak the raisins in the rum in a small bowl until slightly softened.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (see Cook's Note).
• Mix together the flour, milk, vanilla and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in the egg yolks. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites and granulated sugar to stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites into the flour mixture.
• Melt the butter in a large cast-iron pan over medium heat and pour the batter into the pan. Take the raisins out of the rum and sprinkle them over the batter. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the pancake is a nice light brown color, about 15 minutes. Remove the pancake from the pan and set it aside.
• For the caramel: Heat the butter and granulated sugar in the pancake pan over medium heat until the sugar caramelizes, 3 to 4 minutes. Rip or cut the pancake into bite-size pieces and toss them in the caramel.
• Transfer the pancake pieces to a serving plate and dust confectioners' sugar on top. Serve with applesauce and/or stewed plums on the side.

KAISERSCHMARREN

Steps:

• Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak. Beat the egg yolks in a separate bowl until smooth; mix in the milk, sugar, salt, flour, and raisins until just moistened. Fold in the egg whites.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour the batter into the skillet and cook until golden brown; flip and cook until set on the other side, about 1 minute. Tear the kaiserschmarren into pieces using two forks and continue cooking until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar to garnish and serve with applesauce.

KAISERSCHMARRN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• To make the meringue: Place the 3 egg whites and pinch of salt in an electric mixer and gradually add the 1 1/2 ounces of granulated sugar. Whisk to soft peaks.
• To make the "kaiser" base: Combine the 4 egg yolks and 3 ounces of granulated sugar in a large bowl and add the creme fraiche. Whisk until it turns a pale yellow. (You can use an electric mixer.) Add the raisins, flour and rum and continue to mix until smooth. Fold the meringue into the "kaiser" base. (The key to success with this spectacular dish is folding in the meringue perfectly ¿ don't over mix and don't under mix! As soon as the meringue is combined it's ready to bake in a hot oven.)
• Spoon the souffle mixture into two 6-inch saute pans that have been brushed with butter and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Take the Kaiserschmarrns to the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, for the strawberry sauce, combine 1/2 pound of the strawberries, the 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and the lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the flavors to infuse for 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender, process until well incorporated and strain. (This can be prepared up to 3 days ahead.)
• To serve, reheat the sauce in a medium saute pan, add the remaining 1 pound strawberries and toss until well coated.
• To assemble, spoon the strawberry sauce onto two serving dishes and scoop out the Kaisershmarrns on top of the fruit in three large spoonfuls. Dust with powdered sugar.

SCHMARRN

Steps:

• Crepes:.
• Blend on high speed all ingredients until smooth and uniform with no lumps.
• Let crepe batter stand at room temp for 30 minutes.
• Use a large heavy bottom skillet over medium heat.
• Spray or spread small amount of oil.
• Scoop about 1/4 cup batter and pour into pan.
• Immediately roll pan to all sides to create a thin layer over the bottom.
• Cook until the top starts to loose its wet look.
• Flip crepe using a wide spatula.
• Cook for 30 seconds more.
• Remove to plate and repeat until batter is gone.
• Makes about 7-8 crepes.
• Fruit Filling:.
• Peel and core apples, slice thinly.
• In saucepan over med-high heat cook all filling ingredients until thick and sticky, about 10-12 minutes.
• Custard:.
• Blend all ingredients on high speed until well mixed.
• Lightly grease a shallow 4 cup baking dish.
• Take one crepe, spread small amount of fruit filling and roll up jelly roll style.
• Cut into 4 pieces and place pieces in dish, seam side down.
• Repeat with remaining crepes and fruit, creating a single layer in the dish.
• Raisins can be sprinkled over crepes if desired.
• Pour mixed custard over the rolled crepes.
• Place the dish inside a lager dish and add hot water, enough to come half way up the sides of the dish with the crepes.
• Bake 40 mins at 350.
• The top will be starting to turn golden brown and will be firm to the touch.
• Remove from oven and set to cool while glaze is prepared.
• Mix all glaze ingredients (except nuts) and spread over the top of the dessert.
• Sprinkle with nuts if desired.
• Serve with small amount of whipped cream if desired.