Chocolate Belgian waffles
Instructions
Berry-flavoured cream (part one)
Chocolate waffles
Berry-flavoured cream (part two)
Questions about chocolate Belgian waffles
Have a look below for the frequently asked questions about this delicious sweet treat. Chocolate Belgian waffles will be perfect to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Chocolate waffles
Eggs
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3 |
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Cane sugar
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125 g |
Plain flour
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150 g |
Cacao powder
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1 tbsp |
Baking powder
|
1½ tsp |
Salt
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¼ tsp |
Dark chocolate 55%, finely chopped
|
50 g |
Melted butter
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100 g |
Berry-flavoured cream
Frozen berries
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150 g |
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Cane sugar
|
3 tbsp |
Double cream
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150 ml |
To serve
Chocolate sauce
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50 ml |
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Fresh lemons balm leaves
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The history and origin of Belgian waffles
While Belgium has been serving some kind of waffle since 1604, there are technically two versions of the sweet treat commonly found in the country. The Brussels waffle is similar to the kind served in the US, is shaped like a rectangle, and is fairly light and airy. The first written records of this version being served in the city’s cafes date back to 1874.
The Liège waffle, on the other hand is thicker, sweeter, contains chunks of caramelised sugar and is usually served hot. This recipe is a take on the Brussels waffle.
The top 5 classic waffle toppings that go well with chocolate
The beauty of waffles is they work incredibly well with virtually any topping you can think of. Chocolate and banana is one classic, and the fruit can be swapped for strawberries, raspberries or blueberries with equally good results. Alternatively, try combining the chocolatey sauce with chopped nuts for a pleasant texture contrast.
Fun serving suggestions
If you’d rather scale back the chocolate content, ditch the chocolate sauce and instead try nut butter like almond butter, ice cream or thick yoghurt and honey. A toppings buffet is also a fun idea where small bowls of anything from fresh fruits, nuts and chocolate chips to sprinkles, freeze-dried berries and crushed granola are served for a build-your-own dessert.