Heart-shaped waffles are a traditional treat throughout Scandinavia, made crisp in Sweden and soft-textured in Norway. Topped with jam or berries and whipped cream, or wafer-thin slices of gjeitost (Norwegian brown goat cheese), they’re a favorite with coffee or as a snack. This recipe is my adaptation of 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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions.
Step 4
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.
Cook’s Note:
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 Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 288 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat10g | 12% |
Saturated Fat5g | 27% |
Cholesterol95mg | 32% |
Sodium130mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate42g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars13g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
Calcium76mg | 6% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium144mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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