Description
These Sweet Potato Belgian Waffles are a delicious twist on traditional waffles, featuring smooth mashed sweet potatoes for added moisture and flavor. Fluffy on the inside with a perfectly crisp exterior, these waffles are enhanced with warm cinnamon and honey compound butter, making them an ideal breakfast or brunch treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Waffle Batter:
- ½ cup cooked sweet potato (mashed or pureed until very smooth)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs (separated)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ¾ cups milk (room temperature)
Compound Butter:
- ¼ cup salted butter (very soft)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron to high heat to ensure it’s hot enough for a crispy waffle exterior once batter is added.
- Prepare Sweet Potato: Mash the cooked sweet potatoes thoroughly using a fork or potato masher until very smooth; alternatively, blend them for an extra smooth texture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and kosher salt, then set aside.
- Whip Egg Whites: Separate the eggs carefully. Using a hand or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, about 2–3 minutes.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk the egg yolks with sugar, melted unsalted butter, and the mashed sweet potatoes until smooth. Slowly whisk in the room temperature milk until fully incorporated.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently by hand to combine. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes.
- Fold in Egg Whites: Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter, ensuring no chunks or streaks remain; this will lighten the batter for fluffy waffles.
- Cook Waffles: Spoon batter into the preheated and greased waffle iron. Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions until the waffles are golden brown and no steam escapes.
- Keep Waffles Warm: Transfer cooked waffles to an oven-safe wire rack set inside a 300°F oven to keep warm while preparing the remaining batch.
- Prepare Compound Butter: Mix very soft salted butter with cinnamon and honey until a smooth paste forms.
- Serve: Spread the cinnamon honey butter over the warm waffles. Add any additional toppings as desired and drizzle with maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Make sure the sweet potatoes are well mashed or pureed to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Whipping the egg whites separately and folding them in helps create airy, light waffles.
- Keeping waffles warm in the oven prevents sogginess and maintains their crisp texture.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar and honey used according to your preference.
- Use fresh cinnamon for the best flavor in the compound butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
