Unusual waffle toppings – from fiery to chocolatey
When it's gray and icy outside, it's time for hot, fluffy waffles! Their aroma often evokes childhood memories and is the epitome of coziness – especially in winter. It gets even better when the waffles are accompanied by some unusual side dishes that give the whole meal a modern twist.
Flour, sugar, milk, eggs, butter, plus baking powder, a pinch of salt, and vanilla – making waffle batter couldn't be simpler and isn't just fun for kids. Popular variations include waffles with powdered sugar, applesauce, or hot cherries. How about trying something different? Waffle season has only just begun!
40 min
Total Time
30 min
Cooking Time
10 min
Preperation Time
Ingredients
| Basic Waffle Recipe | |
| 125 g | Butter, softened |
| 75 g | Sugar |
| 3 x | Egg |
| 250 g | Flour |
| 2 level teaspoons | Baking powder |
| 1 packet | vanilla sugar |
| 200 ml | Milk |
| Salt | |
| Topping: Flambéed fruit | |
| Choice of fruit, e.g. apples, pears, plums | |
| High-proof alcohol (at least 40% ABV), e.g., cognac, whiskey, brandy with fruit liqueur | |
| Topping: blueberry compote | |
| Blueberries | |
| Water | |
| Sugar | |
| Vanilla || | |
| Topping: Dark chocolate and fig jam | |
| Dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids) | |
| Fig jam | |
| Pistachios |
Instructions
Step 1 of 7:
First, cream the soft butter and the sugar together.
Step 2 of 7:
Gradually stir in the eggs.
Step 3 of 7:
Mix the flour, the baking powder and the vanilla sugar.
Step 4 of 7:
Stir the mixture into the batter, alternating with a little milk at a time.
Step 5 of 7:
Finally, refine with a pinch of salt.
Step 6 of 7:
Heat the waffle iron and grease it with oil.
Step 7 of 7:
The batter makes enough for eight waffles, which means adding two to three tablespoons to the hot iron for each waffle. Once the waffles are golden brown, they are ready.
Fiery: Flambéed Fruit
Flambéed fruit makes a real impression not only when it is time to Serve, but also during preparation. If there is enough space and everything flammable is out of reach, you can get started: Suitable options include pears poached in red wine, stewed plums or apple slices sautéed with spices in a little butter. To flambé, pour a small glass of high-proof alcohol (at least 40% vol.) over the fruit, light it with a long match and wait until the flame goes out. Well-suited types of alcohol include cognac, whiskey or fruit liqueur mixed with brandy.
Berry Delight: Blueberry Compote
Sweet blueberries are also a delicious waffle topping. Instead of fresh berries, this variation can also be wonderfully prepared with frozen blueberries or a berry mix. Simmered with water, sugar and a pinch of vanilla, a heavenly compote is quickly ready for the plate. If you like, garnish the waffles with freshly grated orange zest and mint.
Chocolatey: Dark Chocolate and Fig Jam
Chocolate fans love waffles because the honeycomb texture naturally holds onto plenty of it. Truly delicious: melted dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content and a dollop of fig jam. Chopped pistachios give the waffle recipe the finishing touch. A highlight not only in terms of colour!
