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Liege waffles made at home! We top these sweet waffles with nutella and strawberries but the options are really endless!
Can we just take a moment here to discuss my newest obsession?
Liege waffles. OMG.
Have you ever had these little bites of heaven? They’re seriously outrageous.
Wait! Don’t roll your eyes and click away. Liege waffles are NOT like the traditional breakfast waffle that you grew up eating!
This liege waffle recipe is made with a yeast dough (don’t freak out, this is totally easy!) and I personally think they make a better dessert than breakfast.
What makes these waffles so special is the little chunks of Belgian sugar in the dough. You fold it in right before cooking the waffles and the chunks of sugar caramelize and create these little pockets of sugary heaven that will honest to God make you weak in the knees.
I would have a really hard time deciding on my favorite way to eat these. Plain, straight from the waffle iron ranks right up there near the top though. Topped with Nutella and strawberry is certainly delicious too.
I first saw liege waffles over on Oh, Sweet Basil and she topped hers with cookie butter and raspberries. Brilliant, I say.
Her recipe is a Waffle Love copycat. I’ve never had a Waffle Love waffle before, so I searched high and low for the perfect authentic liege waffle.
I’m super happy with this recipe, but do plan to try Carrian’s Waffle Love copycat at some point!
You can buy the Belgian pearl sugar (affiliate) right from Amazon. I know you don’t want to buy special sugar just for a waffle, but please trust me on this: Worth it. WORTH IT. SOOOO WORTH IT. Sorry…I’m a little obsessed.
And, if you’re in the market for an excellent waffle iron (affiliate link), I could not be more happy with mine. It works perfectly for any kind of waffle you’d like to make!
Looking for a more traditional waffle? Try this waffle recipe. It’s the best Beglian waffle out there!
Liege Waffles with Nutella and Strawberries
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup warm water about 110F
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pearl sugar
- Nutella and sliced strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Add the yeast, warm water, and sugar to a small bowl and let sit for 10 minutes or until yeast is foamy.
- Add the flour, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl of a stand mixer. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour the yeast into the well.
- Turn mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, to low and begin mixing. Crack in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is incorporated before adding the next.
- With the mixer on low, slowly stir in the melted butter. Increase speed to medium and beat for 1 minute or until everything is well combined. Batter will be thicker than a normal waffle batter, but much wetter than a traditional yeast dough.
- Place the mixing bowl in a warm spot and cover. Let rise 45 minutes or until doubled. Gently fold in the sugar pearls and let rest for 15 more minutes.
- Heat your waffle iron (mine only has one heat setting, if yours has more than one setting start at a medium heat and experiment) and spoon about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of your waffle iron. Close and cook for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Use a fork to remove the waffles from the iron. Be careful of the melted sugar as it's very hot and will burn you if you touch it.
- Top waffles with Nutella and strawberries or just eat them as is.
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Debby Labye says
I am an American married to a Belgian for 44 years. My American mother used to say that if everyone knew how dear Belgian husbands are that everyone would want one.
I lived in Belgium for nearly 14 years. We are now retired and living in southern California where my husband declares that good weather is a reward for coming from a country where it snows and rains a lot.
I’ve eaten Liege waffles for years from little stands in Belgium to the ones I make here. I even have one waffle maker that is used for nothing but Liege waffles. It took me YEARS to find a supplier of pearl sugar (and not the teeny kind used in Scandinavian baking). At last they are selling it on Amazon. The pearl sugar is what makes Liege waffles so great. After you make them in your waffle iron you must not take the sugary puddles off of the iron. After you have made several batches, whether in the same day or over time, the outer tips of your waffles will come out with dark sugary coatings which are a Nirvananic experience in and of themselves. When I make these waffles, I share them with neighbors who absolutely love them and look forward to the next time I make them.
Laura says
Love Liege waffles. After you’ve had them in Belgium, you’ll be spoiled forever. You can also use *gently* broken up sugar cubes in place of the pearl sugar. It’s not as wonderful as the pearl sugar, but they’re still pretty dang good.
Jocelyn says
So, I not only purchased the pearl sugar for this recipe, but your favorite Belgian waffle maker as well. It was totally worth it! These waffles are superb! My only reservation about making them again is that my waffle iron ended up being a sticky mess and a royal pain to clean up. Do you have any suggestions abut how to best clean a waffle iron? Thanks!
Karly says
@Jocelyn,
So glad you liked these! You’re totally right…clean up is not fun. So, I just wiped the iron out as best as I could and then I held it open over the sink and used the sprayer to spray the plates good and wiped again. When I make regular waffles, I just wipe it out with a damp cloth, but the pearl sugar does leave more of a mess. 🙂
Jocelyn says
Thanks for the tips, Karly. I will need them the next time I make these scrumptious waffles, which my family is already demanding!
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Pinson says
I love Liège waffles but in Belgium, we eat them plain. It’s great as it is. The toppings are for the tourists 😉
Karly says
@Pinson,
Oh, so now I have even more of a reason to just enjoy them plain! They really are good all on their own.
Lauren says
I’ve been meaning to make liege waffles for the longest time! I even ordered pearl sugar from amazon months ago. SNAP. This is happening.
Karly says
@Lauren,
You must do it!!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
Oh my gosh!! I had to take a few hours to digest the awesomeness that are these waffles. I tried them this morning and my goodness!! The hubs is still racing about them and he is at work lol! They are amazing!! Thanks for a great recipe 🙂
Karly says
@Zainab @ Blahnik Baker,
Yay! So glad you tried them! They’re life changing, right? 🙂
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
I literally just had a liege waffle and THEY ARE THE BESTEST THINGS EVERRRRR! Yours looks absolurely, perfectly, insanely perfect!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
OMG is right! These look incredible! I’ve heard about liege waffles but never made them! It’s time to fix it. 🙂 Pinned!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
I cannot even deal. I’ve never had liege waffles and now my life feels like a lie.
Karly says
@Katrina @ In Katrina’s Kitchen,
IT IS A LIE. Fix it immediately.