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Liege Waffles

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 5/16/23Updated: 8/18/23

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liege waffle with berries on top

Liege Waffles are a sweet, yeast based waffle with crispy edges that is easy to make at home. The whole family will love this delicious treat!

liege waffle with berries on top

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

One of our favorite Portland restaurants is The Waffle Window.

It is often the first place we stop after picking up kids from the airport when they come home for a visit.  It is literally a window on the side of a building and they serve the most amazing  Belgian Liege waffles.  I decided it would be fun to make my own version at home and this recipe is the perfect substitute for the real thing.

These waffles are delicious plain, topped with berries and fruit or dipped in chocolate!

berries and whipped cream on a waffle

What Are Liege Waffles?

Liege waffles are small rounded shaped waffles made with a yeast dough and pearl sugar. It is a dense and chewy waffle.

This waffle gets its name from the city of Liege, which is in eastern Belgium. The country is famous for their waffles and french fries

Ingredients Needed

  • Active dry yeast
  • Granulated sugar
  • Milk. I usually have 2 percent but use whatever milk you have on hand.
  • Butter. I use salted butter but if using unsalted butter, add in a pinch of salt.
  • Vanilla extract
  • Flour. I use unbleached all purpose flour
  • Sea Salt or kosher salt
  • Belgian pearl sugar
box of pearl sugar

What is Pearl Sugar?

I found the pearl sugar at IKEA but you can also order it online through Amazon.

Pearl Sugar is a crunchy sugar from Sweden that is used in baked goods. The sugar particles caramelize on the waffle as they bake.

How to Make Liege Waffles

I mix up my waffles by hand but you can also do it with a dough hook in the bowl of a stand mixer.

  • Sprinkle yeast and white sugar over warm milk in a bowl. Milk temperature should be no more than 100 degrees. Let stand for 15 minutes until foamy.
  • In a bowl, whisk together eggs, butter and vanilla. Pour into yeast mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add flour and salt together into a bowl and form a well in the center.
pouring egg mixture into flour for liege waffles
  • Pour egg mixture into well and stir until a soft dough forms.
liege waffle dough in bowl
  • Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes or until double.
liege waffle dough rising in a bowl
  • Gently fold in pearl sugar. Dough will be thick.
liege waffle dough in a bowl

How to Cook Liege Waffles

  • Preheat waffle iron and grease it.
  • Place approximately 1 cup or a baseball size ball of dough into preheated waffle iron. Flatten with the back of a spoon.
liege waffle dough on a waffle iron
  • Close waffle iron and cook until crisp. Time will vary depending on your waffle iron. Approximately 3-4 minutes. You want it golden brown.
Liege Waffles

Belgian Liege Waffle Toppings

  • Fresh berries such as strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.
  • Fresh fruit such as bananas or peaches.
  • Lemon Curd
  • Whipped Cream
  • Nutella
  • Peanut Butter
  • Cookie Butter
  • Ice Cream
  • Syrups such as maple syrup, cinnamon syrup or buttermilk syrup.
liege waffle with berries and whipped cream on top

Chocolate Dipped Liege Waffles

Dipping them in chocolate is another fun option. These waffles can be eaten by hand.

  • Melt your choice of chocolate chip on the stovetop or in the microwave. I used semi sweet chocolate chips.
dipping a liege waffle in chocolate
  • Dip one side of the waffle into the chocolate.
  • Add sprinkles if desired!
three liege waffles dipped in chocolate

These are fun to east right out of your hand!

However you choose to eat your Liege Waffles I promise you’ll love it!

Liege Waffles

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze liege waffles?

These waffles freeze great. I like to wrap them individually in plastic wrap and then place them in a zippered freezer bag. That I way I can pull one or two out at a time.

Can I make liege waffles without pearl sugar?

Pearl sugar is an important ingredient.  You can make it without but the waffles will not have the same texture or flavor.

What is the best way to rewarm liege waffles?

I like to rewarm them in the waffle iron, or in a toaster oven. You can also turn your oven to it’s lowest setting and place them in the oven for 3-4 minutes.
I don’t recommend rewarming them in the microwave, it will make them soft and rubbery.

Do I have to have a Belgian waffle maker?

No, you can make these in a regular waffle iron.

Can I freeze the liege waffle dough?

The dough can be frozen in individual size portions.
Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking. If the dough gets too sticky to handle just sprinkle with a bit of flour.

Check out more of my favorite breakfast treats:

  • Overnight Yeast Waffles
  • Pumpkin Waffles
  • Waffle Bar
  • Oatmeal Waffles
  • Back to School Breakfast {2011}

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liege waffle with berries on top

Liege Waffles

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Delicious Belgian Leige Waffles made with yeast and sugar pearls.
serves: 10 waffles
Prep:20 minutes minutes
Cook:10 minutes minutes
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Total:30 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3/4 C milk lukewarm
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 C butter melted
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 C flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 C pearl sugar you cam add up to 1.5 cups

Instructions

  • Sprinkle yeast and white sugar over warm milk in a bowl. Milk temperature should be no more than 100 degrees.
  • Let stand until yeast foams, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix together eggs, butter and vanilla.
  • Pour into yeast mixture and stir.
  • Put flour and salt into a bowl and form a well in the center.
  • Pour egg mixture into well and stir until a soft dough forms.
  • Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes or until double.
  • Gently fold in pearl sugar.
  • Preheat waffle iron
  • Place approximately 1 cup or a baseball size ball of dough into preheated waffle iron. Flatten with the back of a spoon.
  • Cook until crisp.

Tips & Notes:

What to serve on waffles:
  • Fresh berries such as strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.
  • Fresh fruit such as bananas or peaches.
  • Lemon Curd
  • Whipped Cream
  • Nutella
  • Peanut Butter
  • Cookie Butter
  • Ice Cream
  • Syrups such as maple syrup, cinnamon syrup or buttermilk syrup.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 397kcal (20%) Carbohydrates: 56g (19%) Protein: 7g (14%) Fat: 16g (25%) Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 88mg (29%) Sodium: 325mg (14%) Potassium: 114mg (3%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 27g (30%) Vitamin A: 526IU (11%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 39mg (4%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:european
liege waffle with berries on top
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  1. Leslie says

    Posted on 7/27 at 8:14 am

    One more thing…my pearl sugar is not melting?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 7/27 at 8:44 am

      It doesn’t totally melt – you will see the little white sugar pieces in the waffle.

      Reply
  2. Leslie says

    Posted on 7/27 at 7:55 am

    I made these this morning. Followed the recipe to the T…but they were not sweet? Any ideas??

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 7/27 at 8:07 am

      If they aren’t sweet enough for you add more of the Pearl sugar – could add up to another 1/2 cup.

      Reply
  3. teresa says

    Posted on 7/24 at 6:57 am

    Pinning this recipe…Thanks so much!

    Reply
  4. Tiffany says

    Posted on 7/23 at 7:09 pm

    These look so delicious! I would love to someday see Portland and eat at these yummy restaurants!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 7/23 at 8:47 pm

      You definitely should plan a trip here!

      Reply
  5. Holly says

    Posted on 7/23 at 10:06 am

    Drool! I’ll have to try this after finding some pearl sugar! I was just in Portland last month, I wish I knew about this then.

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 7/23 at 10:29 am

      Next time you are in Portland be sure and check out the Waffle Window!

      Reply
      • Holly says

        Posted on 7/23 at 11:13 am

        Already on my checklist! Any other suggestions for Portland?

        Reply
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