Kaiserschmarrn

Also known as "Emporers Trifle" this dish is a true staple in Viennese cuisine and can not only be served as dessert but also as a main course. And - best of all: It is really easy to make:

Ingredients:
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp. sour cream
4-5 eggs
4 tbsp. sugar
4 oz. flour
Salt
Raisins soaked in rum
Butter
Icing sugar
Plum preserves

How to prepare it:

Mix the milk, sour cream, egg yolks, sugar and flour thoroughly with a whisk, salt slightly, add the raisins

Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the mixture

Heat the butter in a pan, pour in the dough and fry until one side is golden brown, then turn

After about 1 minute, break up the pancake with 2 forks and finish frying, turning the pieces several times

Sprinkle icing sugar on top and serve immediately with plum preserves

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