Description
Waffles with filling and chocolate glaze offer a delicious and indulgent twist on the classic waffle. These sandwich-style waffles are filled with creamy spreads such as Nutella, fruit jam, or pastry cream, and topped with a rich, silky chocolate glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or a special snack, this recipe combines the crispiness of golden waffles with luscious fillings and a glossy chocolate finish for a memorable treat.
Ingredients
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For the waffles:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cups milk
- â…“ cup melted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the filling:
- ½ cup Nutella, fruit jam, pastry cream, or sweetened cream cheese
For the chocolate glaze:
- ½ cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil (optional, for shine)
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron: Start by heating your waffle iron so it’s ready when the batter is mixed.
- Make dry ingredients mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs then whisk in the milk, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the waffles light and tender.
- Cook the waffles: Pour appropriate batter amount onto the hot waffle iron and cook according to your iron’s instructions until the waffles turn golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Cool waffles: Allow waffles to cool slightly on a wire rack to prevent sogginess before assembling.
- Assemble waffle sandwiches: Spread your choice of filling evenly over one waffle and top it with another waffle to form a sandwich.
- Prepare the chocolate glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream in 20-second increments, stirring between each until smooth and glossy.
- Add shine to glaze (optional): Stir in butter or coconut oil to enhance the glaze’s shine and texture.
- Glaze the waffles: Drizzle or spread the chocolate glaze over the assembled waffle sandwiches for a rich finish.
- Set glaze and serve: Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving to allow it to firm slightly.
Notes
- Cut waffles into quarters before filling for easier, bite-sized servings.
- Add fresh sliced bananas or strawberries inside for added flavor and freshness.
- For extra crispiness, lightly toast the filled waffle sandwiches for about a minute before applying the chocolate glaze.
