Scandinavian Sweetheart Waffles
Heart-shaped waffles are a customary delight across Scandinavia, characterized by a crisp texture in Sweden and a softer consistency in Norway. Whether adorned with jam, berries, whipped cream, or delicate slices of gjeitost (Norwegian brown goat cheese), these waffles are cherished alongside coffee or as a delightful snack. The recipe I share is my take on the Norwegian-style waffles served by my friends Megan and Sverre in Trondheim, Norway.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, separated
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Place egg yolks into a large mixing bowl with white sugar; beat until light and frothy. Mix in vanilla sugar and water until evenly combined; stir in 1/2 of the melted butter, 1/2 of the buttermilk, and 1/2 of the flour. When mixture is smooth, mix in remaining butter, buttermilk, flour, cardamom, and salt; beat again until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until they form stiff peaks; gently fold egg whites into batter, incorporating as much volume as possible.
- Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Spoon about 1/3 cup of batter into the preheated waffle iron, close the lid, and cook until the waffle is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove waffle to a plate. If using a heart-shaped iron, break the waffle into individual hearts to serve. Repeat with remaining batter.
Notes
- Almost all Scandinavian specialty shops carry both vanilla sugar and nonstick heart-shaped waffle irons. If vanilla sugar is not available, vanilla extract may be substituted.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg
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