Norwegian Waffles
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Vegetarian Norwegian

Norwegian Waffles

Tender, lightly crisp Norwegian waffles scented with cardamom and enriched with sour cream. Serve them warm in the traditional heart-shaped style with brown cheese, jam, or fresh berries.

35 min 6 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cardamom, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined and no spice pockets remain.
2
In a second bowl, whisk the milk, sour cream, and beaten eggs until smooth. Add the melted butter and whisk until fully incorporated.
3
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk just until no dry flour remains; a few small lumps are preferable to overmixing. Cover and rest the batter for 10 minutes.
4
Heat a waffle iron according to its manufacturer’s directions until fully hot, approximately 190°C if it has a temperature setting. Brush the plates lightly with butter or neutral oil if needed.
5
Pour enough batter to cover the center of the plates without reaching the edges, close the iron, and bake for 2 to 4 minutes, until the waffle is golden brown and releases easily.
Golden heart-shaped Norwegian waffle in a waffle iron AI-generated image
6
Transfer the waffle to a wire rack so steam does not soften the edges. Repeat with the remaining batter, then serve warm with jam, berries, whipped cream, or brown cheese.
Norwegian waffles served with jam, berries, whipped cream, and brown cheese AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Sour cream gives the waffles a supple, tender crumb, while melted butter adds richness and helps the exterior brown. Cardamom provides the distinctive floral warmth associated with Norwegian waffle batter.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Cool waffles completely on a rack, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.

How to reheat it

Reheat refrigerated or frozen waffles in a toaster or 180°C oven until hot and crisp, about 3 to 6 minutes. Avoid microwaving if you want to preserve the crisp edges.

Nutrition / serving

397kcal
8.69 gprotein
47.32 gcarbs
19.19 gfat
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Published 21 Aug 2026 · updated 21 Aug 2026