Delicious heart waffles made on a traditional heart shaped waffle iron just for your sweet moments in life. This is a simple sugar free recipe that yields delicious, crisp waffles that are the perfect canvas for your favorite toppings. This is a traditional Norwegian waffle recipe that a dear friend shared with us, and we are so excited to pass it along for you and your loved ones to enjoy.
Sweet Heart Waffles are best made in a heart waffle maker. A heart waffle iron has five adjoining hearts formed in a circle. The waffles come out as a set of five hearts and can served as a whole set or the hearts can be separated into five small single, heart waffles.
The Heart Waffle Iron
Heart waffles are waffles made using a specialized heart waffle iron that has heart-shaped molds. Or, by cutting a round waffle into a heart shape using a cookie cutter or knife.
It’s Ingers opinion, a heart waffle iron is critical to making these waffles correctly. She insists the best heart waffle maker is a traditional Norwegian Heart waffle maker amazon, you can also find a heart waffle maker walmart, and a heart shaped waffle maker black and decker.
- Start by preparing your waffle batter according to the recipe you are using. Make sure the batter is not too thick or too thin.
- Preheat the waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Brush the waffle maker with melted butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Pour the batter into the center of the heart-shaped mold, being careful not to overfill it.
- Close the lid and lock it securely in place.
- Cook the waffle according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The waffle is ready when it is golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the waffle from the waffle maker using a fork or spatula.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
- Let the waffles cool for a few minutes before serving with your desired toppings.
It’s important to consult your waffle maker manual for specific instructions on how to use it, as different waffle makers may have different features and settings.
Some additional tips for making the best heart waffles
- Use buttermilk instead of milk for added richness and tang.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Let the batter rest for 15-30 minutes before cooking, this will help to develop the gluten and make the waffles more fluffy.
- For even lighter waffles separate the eggs and beat the egg whites. Fold them in at the end of the recipe.
Our Favorite toppings for Sweet Heart Waffles
There are many delicious toppings that can be used to enhance the flavor and appearance of sweet heart-shaped waffles. Here are a few ideas for toppings for these waffles.
- Maple syrup or other sweet fruit syrups and jams
- Fresh fruits
- Whipped cream
- Nutella or Biscoff cookie spread
- Powdered sugar
- Caramel sauce
- Lemon curd
- Peanut butter or almond butters
Some people also make savory heart shaped waffles by adding cheese or herbs to the batter. You can mix and match these toppings to create a variety of different flavor combinations.
Five of Heart Waffle Recipe
Sweet Heart Waffles
Five of Hearts Waffles. These low sugar, low sodium traditional Norwegian waffles are delicious, easy to make and very family friendly!
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 3/4 Cup Milk
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 Cup cooking oil (if your first waffle sticks, add a little more)
- 1 Cup flour
Instructions
- Pre-heat your waffle iron.
- Put all the ingredients into a medium bowl and mix together for one minute with an electric mixer.
- Adjust the batter until it pours well.
- Brush the preheated waffle iron with oil.
- Pour a ladle full of batter(1/4 to 1/2 cup of batter depending on your waffle iron size) onto the heated waffle iron.
- Wait 10 seconds and then close the waffle iron lid.
- Let sit until the light goes on to tell you the waffle is done, usually about 2 minutes
- Remove to a plate and repeat the process until all the batter is made into waffles
- Serve with either a sweet or savory topping.
Notes
This recipe is for a flat waffle. It is very simple to make and delicous. If you want a fluffier, lighter waffle,
- before you begin the recipe, separate the eggs.
- Add the yolk to the recipe as directed.
- Whip the egg whites with your electric mixer in a separate bowl until they are stiff but moist.
- As a final step to the recipe fold in the egg white gently. Now cook them.
Recipe NOTE: These are very thin traditional Norwegian waffles made on a specific, five of hearts waffle iron. If your using a different style waffle iron you may have to adjust the amount of batter to suit your iron size.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 351Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 148mgSodium 475mgCarbohydrates 31gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 12g
Be sure to try our other waffle recipes and toppings both savory and sweet.
This traditional Norwegian recipe is provided by Inger Svendsen. She was a young girl, living in Norway, when it was occupied by the Nazis. Inger relocated to the United States, got her nursing degree and moved to Ballard where she worked as a nurse, raised two boys with her husband, and taught Rosemåling all over Seattle, including the University of Washington.
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Michelle
Saturday 19th of May 2018
Just made these for my family and they’re a hit. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks for taking the time to create this post.
Diane
Saturday 19th of May 2018
Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for letting us know you loved this recipe. Inger would be so pleased to know that. She has passed on. I will always remember her warm loving personality and these delicious waffles :) Have a great weekend!
Grace
Wednesday 15th of February 2017
Thanks for posting this! Such a simple and quick recipe. I used it with my Chefs Choice heart waffle iron and found 1/3 cup of batter to be just right so there wouldn't be any spillage. I also found the leftover batter, which I refrigerated, was just as good the next day when I poured it onto the iron. I will definitely be using this recipe again!
Diane
Wednesday 15th of February 2017
Hi Grace, Thats wonderful to hear! I'm so glad you're enjoying this recipe. I love that leftovers are working well too. For many batters that is not the case. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
Dan
Thursday 30th of July 2015
The Chef's Choice 840 waffle maker has settings for "crispy outside" or "same texture all the way through." I understand that this would be a matter of individual preference, but is there a style that is "more authentic?"
homemadefoodjunkie
Thursday 30th of July 2015
Hi Dan, thanks do much for your question. Inger makes her waffles soft all the way through. That is the best authentic Norwegian source we have. She has been making these since she lived in Norway Eons ago. Personal preference always tops tradition though. Enjoy your waffles!
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Christie
Tuesday 10th of March 2015
I love having waffles for breakfast. Thanks for sharing at Totally Terrific Tuesday!