Lemon Curd Raspberries Liege Waffle Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Liège and waffle? ›

The Liege waffle is small with rounded edges, whereas the Brussels waffle is larger, and has a rectangular shape. Moreover, the Liege one is thicker and contains little clumps of sugar, whereas the Brussels one is lighter and is sprinkled with icing sugar.

Pearl sugar waffles, aka Liège waffles, are quite different and are made with a yeast based brioche dough studded with special pearl nibs of sugar that caramelize on the waffle iron as it cooks.

After the dough has been prepared, each waffle dough piece is divided, weighed and then shaped (in ball form) before rising (or proofing). After shaping your waffle dough pieces, you can use them in several ways. They can be baked (after proofing), stored in the refrigerator or even in the freezer (before proofing).

Eat them warm, but they are equally very good cold. Reheating cold waffles in a hot waffle iron revives them beautifully and gives them a little crisp exterior. Keep leftover waffles in an airtight container for up to 1 week (2 weeks is fine too) as they only get better; they also freeze very well.

Belgian waffles are usually thicker than their American counterparts. These Belgian beauties are made with a recipe that includes yeasted batter and crunchy pearl sugar. Belgian waffles have extra-deep pockets—the better for filling with butter, jam, maple syrup, or whipped cream.

Bake Them in the Oven for That Crisp Finish

You probably already know the trick to keep your waffles warm by placing them in a 200°F oven until you're ready to eat. But if you set your oven a little higher, to 300°F, this trick will crisp waffles even further in addition to keeping them nice and warm.

Kiki & Cream waffle is made with black velvet batter with their unique blue cookie crunch filling. It is not just delicious, it is full of sweetness and goodness.

Traditional Use – Unlike traditional waffles that are covered in syrup and other toppings, Liege waffles are often eaten plain or with minimal toppings to highlight their sweet, rich flavor. And while the traditional waffle is usually eaten with a knife and fork, Liege waffles are sturdy enough to eat with your hand.

The ideal moderate cooking temperature for these waffles is 355-360°F (179-182°C). If the waffle iron's temperature is higher than 360°F (180°C), the pearl sugar will caramelize too quickly and end up burned and bitter by the time the waffle is finished cooking.

You can store the container with the waffles in it on the countertop if you intend to use it the same day, otherwise, store them in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Once the customer orders the waffle, place the parbaked waffle back into the iron and reheat for the remaining 1 ½ minutes at 365°F.

What is the difference between Belgian waffles and Liege waffles? ›

Belgian waffles start with a yeasted batter, require a leavening agent and tend to include more butter, milk and sugar. If you try to make the Liege style, larger sugar granules are added for more crunch. Traditional or American waffles often substitute yeast with baking powder and do not sit overnight.

Legend has it that the Liège waffle was invented when the Prince-Bishop of Liège, a city in the Belgian region of Wallonia, asked his cook to create a pastry made with lots of sugar. The Prince-Bishop's sweet tooth paid off for the rest of us, because Liege waffles have become a mainstay of Belgian cuisine.

We strongly recommend an oven or toaster OVEN (please do not place the Belgian Liege Sugar waffles in a toaster unless you want to spend your day cleaning out burnt sugar!). A microwave can be used as well, but we feel the texture tastes best when reheated via oven.

French Translation. gaufre. More French words for waffle. la gaufre noun.

On Belgium, we call it “gaufres” (in French) or “wafels” (in Flemish).

Swedish waffles are flatter than the more well-known Belgian waffle and are normally made in a special waffle maker which makes the waffles heart-shaped. Try our Swedish waffle recipe to make your waffles extra crispy and delicious!

Traditional Use – Unlike traditional waffles that are covered in syrup and other toppings, Liege waffles are often eaten plain or with minimal toppings to highlight their sweet, rich flavor. And while the traditional waffle is usually eaten with a knife and fork, Liege waffles are sturdy enough to eat with your hand.