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Gingerbread Waffles with Creme Anglaise Reicpe

These Gingerbread Waffles with Crème Anglaise are the perfect holiday treat, combining the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread with a rich, velvety vanilla custard sauce. The waffles are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, making them an irresistible breakfast or dessert option.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Austin Carter
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • Waffle Maker
  • Oven
  • Wire rack
  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Nonstick Spray

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup 8 Tbsp; 113g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/4 cup 50g light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup 60ml unsulphured or dark molasses
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 and 2/3 cups about 400ml buttermilk*

Optional Maple Pecan Topping

  • 3/4 cup 90g pecan halves
  • 1 and 1/2 cups 360ml pure maple syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat waffle maker on medium-high heat and oven to 200°F (93°C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, eggs, and buttermilk until combined.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Small lumps are fine.
  • Grease waffle maker and pour about 1/3 cup of batter into each well. Close the lid and cook for 4–5 minutes until crisp.
  • Transfer waffles to the wire rack in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • For the maple pecan topping, toast pecans in a skillet over medium-low heat for 4–5 minutes, then add maple syrup and heat for 1 minute.
  • Serve waffles immediately with warm maple pecan syrup or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg