Scandinavian Sweetheart Waffles

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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.

Submitted by ScandoGirl
Updated on June 10, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 waffles
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 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

  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.

  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.

  3. Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions.

  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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

288 Calories
10g Fat
42g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 288
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 130mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 76mg 6%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 144mg 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.