austrian Recipes
4 delicious austrian recipes from around the world
Kaiserschmarrn (Emperor's Pancake)
A beloved Austrian dessert, Kaiserschmarrn, translates to 'Emperor's Mess' or 'Emperor's Pancake'. It's a light, fluffy, and slightly sweet shredded pancake, caramelized to golden perfection and often served with a side of warm plum compote (Zwetschgenröster). A truly imperial indulgence.
Sachertorte
Vienna's iconic Sachertorte is a dense, rich chocolate sponge cake layered with smooth apricot jam and enrobed in a glossy dark chocolate glaze. A true taste of Viennese elegance, famously perfected by Hotel Sacher.
Schnitzel Holstein
Crispy, golden-brown breaded veal cutlets, pan-fried to perfection and traditionally topped with a sunny-side-up egg, salty anchovy fillets, and briny capers. A rich and satisfying dish with Danish influences, perfect for a special meal.
Wiener Schnitzel
Austria's national dish - tender veal pounded thin, breaded, and fried to golden, ruffled perfection. This classic dish is surprisingly quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying.