Belgian-Style Waffles with Whipped Cream & Blood Oranges

Lightly crisp and subtly sweet, these Belgian-Style Waffles with Whipped cream and Blood Oranges make for a bright and airy brunch.

Is there anything better than breakfast in bed? While we’re all for a special date night out, there’s something incredibly intimate about a cozy morning under the covers with a meal made with love. Whether it's Valentine's Day. Mother's Day or any 'just because' moment, celebrates the occasion by slowing down and reconnecting. Wake up a little earlier and surprise your partner with our Belgian-style waffles made better with dollops of hand-whipped cream and a burst of blood orange.

Starting with a sweetened yeast dough, the waffles are baked until golden brown with a crisp bite, but light and airy interior we've topped them with homemade whipped cream that has white chocolate shavings mixed throughout and finished with bright slices of blood orange. For a sweeter treat, try them in our Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe. It truly is a dish that is as beautiful to the eyes as it is to the palate.

What are Belgian-Style Waffles?

While traditional Belgian waffles are made with a yeast-leavened dough with bits of pearl sugar scattered throughout, we skipped the pearl sugar in favor of a more subtly sweet dough, adding a pinch of cinnamon for a mild spice that pairs beautifully with the flavours of white chocolate and citrus.

Ingredient List

Flour, milk, sugar, yeast, eggs, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, cream, white chocolate, and blood oranges.

Recipe Steps: How to Make Our Belgian-Style Waffles with Whipped Cream & Blood Oranges

Step 1 | Make the Waffle Dough

Warm ½ cup of whole milk until lukewarm and pour into a medium bowl. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of yeast. Set aside for a couple of minutes and whisk again to dissolve the yeast. Beat in an egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.

In a large bowl combine 2 cups of flour with ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Make and well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture. Stir with a spoon to combine until it forms a shaggy dough.

Step 2 | Knead in the Butter and Let it Rise

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Flatten the dough out and spread 125 grams of softened butter on top. Fold the dough over to encase the butter and knead until the butter is completely incorporated in the dough (it will be sticky). Place the dough into a large clean bowl and cover with a damp towel. Place in a warm area of your kitchen to rise for 30 to 40 minutes, until almost doubled in size.

Step 3 | Make the White Chocolate Whipped Cream

While the dough is rising, make your whipped cream. Place 1 cup of heavy cream into a medium bowl and whisk vigorously until thickened then add 2 tablespoons of sugar. Continue to whisk until stiff peaks form, then fold in 25 grams of grated white chocolate. Place in the fridge until serving.

Step 4 | Bake the Waffles

Once the dough has risen, divide the dough into 6 to 8 equal portions. (6 portions will make 6-inch waffles and 8 portions will make 4-inch waffles). Heat your waffle maker as per the instructions and grease waffle maker with butter, if necessary. Place one dough portion on the centre of the waffle iron and close the lid, pressing down slightly. Bake until golden brown and place in a warm oven while you cook the rests of the waffles.

Step 5 | Make it your Belgian-Style Waffles Beautiful

Plate each waffle with a dollop of whipped cream and stack then high. Top with an additional dollop of whipped cream, a few slices of blood orange or citrus fruit and finish with a light dusting of icing sugar. Drizzle with maple syrup.

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