Belgian Waffles
Light, crispy Brussels-style waffles — deep pockets perfect for berries and cream.
Family Friendly
Quick & Easy
Ingredients
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 eggs, separated
- 350ml milk
- 80g butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Toppings: fresh berries, whipped cream, powdered sugar, chocolate sauce
Instructions
- 1 Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- 2 In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- 3 Pour wet ingredients into dry. Stir until just combined — a few lumps are fine. Do not overmix.
- 4 Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter in two additions.
- 5 Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease it.
- 6 Pour enough batter to fill the iron (usually about 1/2 cup). Close and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- 7 Serve immediately topped with fresh berries, whipped cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
About This Recipe
Belgian waffles (the Brussels variety) are lighter and crispier than American waffles, with deeper pockets designed to hold toppings. The secret is beaten egg whites folded into the batter, which creates an incredibly airy interior with a crisp golden shell.
In Belgium, these are street food — bought from a stand and eaten plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar. At home, pile them with fresh berries, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or all three.