Name: Kaiserschmarrn Recipe with Blueberries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour (sifted ); 1/4 cup Sugar; 2 Tablespoon Butter; 1/2 cup Milk; 2 Eggs; 1 3/4 cup Blueberries (fresh); 2 Tablespoon Butter; Powdered Sugar

Helene Dsouza

This is a quick Kaiserschmarrn recipe, the alpine way, also known locally as miasal (that's why it's foolproof and easier!)

Total Time: 15 minutes

4.84 from 6 votes

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Kaiserschmarrn is an Austrian dessert.

It's a scratch pancake coated with powdered sugar.

My variation is with freshly picked wild blueberries.

Kaiserschmarrn Recipe with Blueberries - Foolproof Easy Scratch Pancake Dessert from Austria dusted with powdered sugar. Makes a great one pot dessert after a long day at work. You can make this Kaiserschmarren too without blueberries, plain or add sme raisins or dried berries. www.masalaherb.com

What is a Kaiserschmarrn?

A Kaiserschmarrn (Kaiser means Emperor | Schmarrn translates as shredded Pancake/nonsense) or simply Schmarrn is a shredded pancake in Austria and in the former countries that belonged to the empire a 100 years ago.

The late emperor Franz Joseph, of the house of Habsburg, was quite fond of this shredded pancake.

The dish was specially created and invented for the emperor by one of his chefs, and therefore the ruler was the name giver to the scrumptious sweet fluffy pancake dessert.

The Kaiserschmarrn is a name from Vienna for the dish, in the alpine Tyrolean mountains it is better known as Miasl.

Why do I mention the different German names you wonder?

Well, actually a Schmarrn is prepared by separating the eggs and beating the egg whites fluffy.

The Alpine Miasl on the other hand seems to be an easier version where the eggs are just simply mixed whole into the batter, or so I was told by my father who enjoyed my grandmother's sweet blueberry Miasl (locally known as Moosbeermiasl) as a kid.

You simply shred the pancake while frying it golden and before you serve it still warm, cover with a layer of powdered sugar.

When in Austria, we tend to wander into the forest in July to collect a bounty of fresh blueberries.

By August & September we switch and start to look after Lingongberries in the high alpine fields.

So, the Kaiserschmarrn recipe with blueberries is a seasonal dish.

However, if you want, you can just use raisins or add nothing at all into your pancake dough.

The fresh wild blueberries get smashed and turn the Kaiserschmarrn dark purple.

How to make Kaiserschmarrn?

When preparing the dough make sure that there are no lumps left.

The dough should be smooth, towards a semi liquid consistency, so that you can easily pour it into a pan and turn the pancake before breaking it into smaller pieces.

Make sure to use only butter for the frying!

The flavor is the trick to a tasty Kaiserschmarrn.

Breaking the pancakes is my favorite part!

Because after all you don't need to make a perfect looking flat pancake.

That means the Kaiserschmarrn recipe is a foolproof pancake recipe, perfect for beginners and for those with a huge sweet tooth.

Just break it apart into bite size pieces.

Let's get crazy, let your inner animal out!

I love to make Kaiserschmarrn after a busy day, when I crave something sweet and I want it pronto.

It's a no-brainer one-pan dessert!

Serve hot and don't forget the powdered sugar over the Kaiserschmarrn, it's like a blanket of snow covering the alpine glaciers.

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Kaiserschmarrn Recipe with Blueberries

This is a quick Kaiserschmarrn recipe, the alpine way, also known locally as miasal (that's why it's foolproof and easier!)

4.84 from 6 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Austrian

Keyword: How to make a Kaiserschmarren, Kaiserschmarren Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 406kcal

Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

Ingredients

For the frying and garnish:

▢ 2 Tablespoon Butter
▢ Powdered Sugar

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

First combine the dry ingredients together, flour and sugar. Then continue to add in the butter, milk and eggs.
Mix the whole content well until you have a smooth batter without lumps. Then add the fresh and clean blueberries.
Heat up a pan and add the butter. For a big frying pan pour about 3 ladles full of berry batter mixture into the pan for a small pan about 1 ½-2 ladles full. Spread the batter quickly evenly by tilting the pan to all sides.
After a few minutes or until you can see that one side is cooked and golden, turn the pancake carefully to cook the other side as well.
Once cooked, start breaking the pancake into smaller pieces. While breaking the pancake into a schmarrn you will notice that the blueberries will break. That's fine and it will turn the color of the pancake pieces into a dark purple shade.
Once you are done, place the hot Kaiserschmarrn into a plate and dust with powdered sugar

Notes

You can make this recipe without blueberries too and use a few raisins instead or just nothing.
You can make the Kaiserschmarrn recipe dough ahead and keep in the fridge, however, make sure to use it up within 24 hours.
Mix the dough before placing it into the buttered hot pan. Fry on both sides and then just go ahead and break the pancake into a royal Kaiserschmarrn.
Most importantly, dust the hot Schmarrn with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Kaiserschmarrn Recipe with Blueberries

Amount Per Serving

Calories 406 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 8g40%

Cholesterol 114mg38%

Sodium 146mg6%

Potassium 170mg5%

Carbohydrates 59g20%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 20g22%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 555IU11%

Vitamin C 6.3mg8%

Calcium 58mg6%

Iron 2.7mg15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

mjskitchen says

July 21, 2017 at 5:30 am

Thanks for reposting this! I'm making this for breakfast in the morning.

- Helene Dsouza says
  
  July 21, 2017 at 10:53 am
  
  How nice! 🙂 Lucky hubby.
  
  - Mjskit says
    
    July 26, 2017 at 9:50 pm
    
    We loved it! Thanks so much!
    
Jenn says

July 20, 2017 at 2:44 am

What an interesting dessert. Love all those blueberries in there!

Corina says

July 20, 2017 at 2:26 am

I love how the smashed up blueberries colour the pancake! It sounds really delicious and it must be a lovely recipe to make with blueberries you've picked yourself.

Jagruti says

July 20, 2017 at 1:22 am

I love pancakes and I also blueberries are my favourites but I have never combined the two, I must give it a go.

Mary says

July 20, 2017 at 12:55 am

I wasn't familiar with this but it sounds wonderful! I love wild blueberries!

Nava Krishnan says

April 26, 2016 at 7:40 am

This looks divine though never heard of it. Nice and the berries for the sweet natural sweetness.

aakanksha soni says

October 13, 2014 at 11:47 pm

this recipe is new to me. Thanks for sharing wonderful idea, I'll try this recipe as it look so perfect and delicious 🙂

Ramona says

September 14, 2014 at 4:19 pm

Looks like a treat my entire family would love... love that it's full of healthy blueberries too. 🙂

Kathy says

September 09, 2014 at 6:21 am

This sounds amazing! How lovely to have all those wild blueberries! I have never heard of a Kaiserschmarrn before…but it sure looks wonderful!

Jill Colonna says

September 08, 2014 at 6:15 pm

Helene,
This is a must for my girls' breakfast. They're doom and gloom at returning to school so this is definitely going to cheer them up. Although now I just need to pounce on some blueberries. They won't be as good as your handpicked ones!

Lizzy (Good Things) says

September 06, 2014 at 11:27 am

Oh Helene, this looks and sounds so very tasty! Love it xo

Hotly Spiced says

September 06, 2014 at 5:18 am

I love your photos, Helene. The torn pancake looks gorgeous. I love how you were able to pick wild blueberries while in Austria. You must speak so many languages! xx

Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

September 04, 2014 at 11:09 pm

I so love learning about new cuisines from different cultures on your blog, Helene!
This blueberry kaiserschmarrn sounds perfect for breakfast this weekend!

Joanne Bruno says

September 04, 2014 at 5:57 pm

I don't think i've ever heard of this, but I love how crazy blueberry stuffed it is! Has to be good.

rebecca says

September 04, 2014 at 7:24 am

this is such a fun dish bet kids love it

Hema says

September 03, 2014 at 9:07 pm

Simple and delicious dessert, would love to try this , thanks for stopping by my space..

Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

September 03, 2014 at 7:11 am

Love this idea - so interesting, a shredded pancake. The color is brilliant!

Kitchen Belleicious says

September 02, 2014 at 9:27 pm

how much fun and how cool! My boys would think this is an awesome way to eat pancakes!

mjskit says

September 01, 2014 at 11:11 pm

Now this is different. It reminds me of way back in college when I tried to make brownie in a popcorn popper. They were good, but in small pieces. 🙂 What an interesting pancake and I'm so envious that they are made with fresh picked blueberries! Bet these are scrumptious!

Swasthi says

September 01, 2014 at 8:04 pm

Hi Helene,
hope you are doing great. loved this dessert. looks yum

Choc Chip Uru says

September 01, 2014 at 5:02 pm

Pancake dessert? You know your way into my heart 😀
Delicious and classier than average pancakes!

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

easyfoodsmith says

September 01, 2014 at 4:48 pm

I love pancakes of all sorts and your shredded 'deconstructed' version of the blueberry kaiserschmarrn sounds wonderful and those colors are simply wow.

Harini says

September 01, 2014 at 12:00 am

I can absolutely relate what you mean by translating the name of a food in English,I often times feel really difficult to translate a dish's name from Tamil to English :). Shredded pancakes looks like a real treat,gorgeous pics too

[email protected] Riffs says

August 31, 2014 at 9:58 pm

What a fun dish! I've made regular blueberry pancakes loads of times, but really like this shredded version. Your blueberries look magnificent! Good stuff -- thanks.

Arwa says

August 31, 2014 at 9:52 am

This is such an interesting dessert... Can work for breakfast too! 🙂
It's been a lomg time simce Inpassed by your blog. So glad I did.

I hope you're enjoying your time in Austria xx

Rosa says

August 31, 2014 at 6:14 am

Mmmhhh, fantastic! I love Kaiserschmarrn.

Cheers,

Rosa

Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

August 31, 2014 at 4:01 am

I made blueberry pancakes for breakfast on Friday morning but I ate them the traditional American way with butter and maple syrup. I think I'd LOVE this Kaiserschmarrn!

cheri says

August 31, 2014 at 2:34 am

What a interesting preparation distinction, sounds delicious! Can't wait to see your other fruit recipes.

Liz says

August 31, 2014 at 2:05 am

I love recipes chock full of fruit! And the color of these pancakes is divine...I know I'd love them!

[email protected]'s Recipes says

August 31, 2014 at 12:10 am

o I almost didn't recognize Kaiserschmarrn...they are really blue :-)) I am very sure they taste fantastic with blueberries.

What is a Kaiserschmarrn?

How to make Kaiserschmarrn?

More decadent desserts to try 🍰

Kaiserschmarrn Recipe with Blueberries

Ingredients

For the Batter:

For the frying and garnish:

Instructions

Notes

Nutrition

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