Go Back
Authentic Belgian Liège Waffles with Caramelized Pearl Sugar and Vanilla Ice Cream

Authentic Belgian Liège Waffles with Caramelized Pearl Sugar and Vanilla Ice Cream

Authentic Belgian Liège waffles with caramelized pearl sugar, vanilla ice cream and fresh berries — crisp outside, soft inside.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 waffles

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

Method
 

  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!