Kaiserschmarrn Torn Pancake with Plum Compote
A thick, fluffy pancake torn into pieces, caramelised in butter and served with warm plums.
- Time35 mins
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.90 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Simmer the plums with the compote sugar and 2 tablespoons water for 8 minutes until soft and juicy.
8 min - 2
Whisk the flour, egg yolks, milk, sugar and salt until smooth. Stir in the raisins.
- 3
Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold gently into the batter.
- 4
Melt half the butter in a large ovenproof frying pan. Pour in the batter and cook over a medium heat for 4 minutes until set and golden underneath.
4 min - 5
Flip in sections or place in a hot oven at 200°C (180°C fan) for 5 minutes to set the top.
5 min - 6
Tear into rough pieces with two forks, add the rest of the butter and fry for 3 minutes until golden. Dust with icing sugar and serve with the compote.
3 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.