Kratzete (Liechtenstein Shredded Pancake with Roasted Plums)
In short: A fluffy pancake torn into pieces in the pan, caramelized with sugar and dusted with powdered sugar, served with roasted plums, a Liechtenstein favorite. It takes about 55 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Resting
- 10 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 555 kcal
Kratzete, also called Tatsch or Kratzate, is the shredded pancake of Liechtenstein: a loose batter of milk, flour and eggs is cooked in a pan, torn into pieces with two forks, caramelized with a little sugar and dusted with powdered sugar. It looks like Kaiserschmarrn and is eaten the same way, warm, with stewed plums or apple sauce, as a sweet main course or a dessert.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the plums with the sugar, water and cinnamon in a baking dish and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until soft and syrupy. Keep warm.
- Whisk the flour, milk, eggs and salt until smooth and let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Melt 1 tbsp of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in half the batter and swirl to cover the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottom is golden and the top is nearly set.
- Flip the pancake with a plate or wide spatula and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Tear it into bite-size pieces with two forks.
- Add 1 tbsp of butter and sprinkle with 1 tbsp of the granulated sugar. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning the pieces now and then, until golden and lightly caramelized. Move to a warm plate.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, butter and sugar. Dust with the powdered sugar and serve at once with the roasted plums.
Tips
- Use a large skillet and a wide spatula, and do not worry about neat pieces. The torn, uneven edges are the point, because they caramelize and turn crisp.
- Apple sauce is the other traditional partner, and it takes minutes to make. Simmer 3 diced apples with 3 tbsp water and a spoonful of sugar until soft, then mash.
Questions and answers
What is kratzete?
Kratzete, also called Tatsch, is a Liechtenstein pancake dish. A loose batter is cooked in a pan, torn into pieces, caramelized with sugar and served with stewed plums or apple sauce.
How is it different from Kaiserschmarrn?
They are very similar. Both are torn pancakes dusted with powdered sugar. Kratzete is usually served simply with stewed plums or apple sauce, and raisins are not part of this version.
Can I use other fruit instead of plums?
Yes. Roast apples, pears or cherries the same way, or serve it with apple sauce. Adjust the sugar to the fruit and roast until soft.
How long does it take to make Kratzete (Liechtenstein Shredded Pancake with Roasted Plums)?
About 55 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 40 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Kratzete (Liechtenstein Shredded Pancake with Roasted Plums)?
About 555 kcal per serving, with 15 g of protein, 79 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 555 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 79 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
