These authentic Belgian Liège waffles are golden, buttery, and packed with caramelized pearl sugar. Served with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, juicy raspberries, and fresh blueberries, they make the perfect indulgent breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, every bite is irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

For the Liège Waffles

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
• ½ cup warm milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup pearl sugar

For Serving

• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
• Fresh blueberries
• Fresh raspberries
• Caramel sauce or honey
• Powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add eggs, vanilla, flour, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Incorporate the softened butter and knead until smooth.
4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
5. Fold in the pearl sugar and divide the dough into 8 portions.
6. Heat a waffle iron and cook each portion for 3–4 minutes, until deeply golden and caramelized.
7. Place a warm waffle on a plate and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
8. Garnish with fresh blueberries and raspberries.
9. Drizzle with caramel sauce or honey and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy!