Jul 17 2026
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Bavarian Cream Waffles Recipe

Inspired by A Bite Of Belgium
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Two liege waffles with bavarian cream, bananas, chocolate ganache, and caramelized almonds. Dressed with fresh fruit or dried fruit.

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Ingredients

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Waffles

Bavarian Cream

Method

Waffle Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Yeast Mixture

    In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Combine All Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients and the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cook Waffles

    Preheat your waffle iron and cook the waffles according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.

Bavarian Cream Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Gelatin

    In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.

  2. 7

    Heat Milk and Sugar

    In a saucepan, heat the milk, sugar, and vanilla bean (or extract) until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.

  3. 8

    Dissolve Gelatin

    Add the bloomed gelatin to the hot milk mixture and stir until dissolved.

  4. 9

    Whip Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold it into the milk mixture.

  5. 10

    Chill Cream

    Cover and refrigerate the Bavarian cream for at least 4 hours or until set.

Assembly

  1. 11

    Assemble Waffles

    Place a waffle on a plate, spread a layer of Bavarian cream, add sliced bananas, drizzle with chocolate ganache, and sprinkle with caramelized almonds.

  2. 12

    Garnish

    Top with fresh or dried fruit as desired.

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