Kaiserschmarr'n (Emperor's pancakes) Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 6 egg whites
- 4 Tbsp caster sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp single cream
- ½ cup of of raisins or sultanas
- 50 ml brandy (or orange juice)
- 60 g flour
- 25 g butter (for frying)
- icing sugar (for dusting)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 133g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 445 | |
| Calories from Fat 120 | 27% |
| Total Fat 13.71g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 8.33g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium 380mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 61.14g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 26.63g | 18% |
| Protein 5.28g | 8% |
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