Dessert
Crispy on the outside and wonderfully fluffy within, these Belgian waffles are made without yeast for a light texture. They are typically served warm with a vibrant cherry compote and a dollop of freshly whipped cream, making for an irresistible treat.
% GDA = share of an average adult's daily reference intake (2000 kcal).
Values are estimates and may vary.
250 gWheat flour
60 gSugar
5 mlBaking powder
1 pinchSalt
150 gButterMeasure 250 g wheat flour, 60 g sugar (30g for batter), 5 ml baking powder, and 1 pinch salt. Melt 150 g butter gently until just liquid, ensuring it does not get hot.
250 gWheat flour60 gSugar5 mlBaking powder1 pinchSalt
3Egg150 gButter
200 mlButtermilkIn a large bowl, whisk together 250 g wheat flour, 30g of the sugar, 5 ml baking powder, and 1 pinch salt. Add 3 egg, the melted butter, and 200 ml buttermilk to the dry ingredients. Whisk until a smooth batter forms.
250 gWheat flourRest the wheat flour batter for 10-20 minutes. This allows the ingredients to combine further, resulting in juicier waffles.
350 gSour cherries
15 gCornstarch60 gSugarOpen 350 sour cherries and reserve a few tablespoons of the juice from the jar. Measure 15 g cornstarch and the remaining 30g of 60 g sugar for the compote.
15 gCornstarch350 gSour cherries60 gSugarIn a small bowl, dissolve 15 g cornstarch in a few tablespoons of the reserved cherry juice to create a slurry. Combine 350 sour cherries with their juice and the remaining 30g of 60 g sugar in a saucepan. Bring the sour cherries mixture to a boil, then gradually stir in the cornstarch slurry until the compote thickens to a syrupy consistency.
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
250 gWheat flourPour a ladleful of wheat flour batter into the hot waffle iron. Close the lid and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crispy, or until the indicator light turns green. Repeat with the remaining batter.
150 mlHeavy cream350 gSour cherries
10 gPowdered sugar
10 gChocolate sprinklesWhip 150 ml heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Serve the warm waffles with a generous dollop of whipped heavy cream, the warm sour cherries compote, and a dusting of 10 g powdered sugar or a sprinkle of 10 g chocolate sprinkles.