Kaiserschmarrn (Emperor's Mess) with Vanilla Custard | Traditional, but not

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is lactose-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a floral sweetness and is less processed.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Cut the vanilla bean in half and scoop out the seeds.

Combine milk and cream in a saucepan and add the vanilla seeds.

Bring to a boil, then cover and steep for 30 minutes.

In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, potato starch, and sugar until pale.

Add the steeped milk mixture to the egg yolk mixture and stir.

Heat the combined mixture on medium heat until thickened, not boiling.

Separate the egg whites and whip with sugar and salt until stiff peaks form.

Mix together the flour types and add to the egg yolk mixture along with milk.

Melt butter and sunflower oil in a cast iron pan.

Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter gently.

Pour the batter into the heated pan and cover with a lid.

Cook until the bottom is dark, then cut into quarters to flip and cook the other side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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