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Two hazelnut waffles on a gray plate. They are garnished with vanilla cream, honey, and roasted hazelnuts.

Hazelnut Waffles

Dominique
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Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 waffles

Equipment

  • 1 Waffle Iron

Ingredients
  

  • cups hazelnuts coarsely chopped

For the vanilla cream:

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon zest optional, from an organic lemon
  • 2-3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream

For the waffles:

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • cup sugar
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup ground hazelnuts
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • vegetable oil for the waffle iron

Additionally:

  • 3-4 tbsp honey

Instructions
 

  • Toast the coarsely chopped hazelnuts in a pan without oil until they are lightly browned and fragrant.
  • In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract. Add the lemon zest and powdered sugar.
  • Whip the heavy cream until stiff, carefully fold it into the yogurt mixture, and chill.
  • For the waffle batter, combine the butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Then add the eggs.
  • Mix in the flour, ground hazelnuts, and baking powder. While stirring constantly, pour in the milk and heavy cream until a smooth batter forms.
  • Preheat the waffle iron and brush it with some oil.
  • Serve the waffles with the vanilla cream, sprinkle with some toasted hazelnuts, and drizzle with honey.