Scandinavian · dessert
Norwegian Waffles (Vafler)
Norwegian Waffles (Vafler) reads richness 5.6, sweetness 5.5 and sourness 4.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Scandinavian dessert, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 4.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.6 · Sweetness 5.5 · Sourness 4.3 · Funk & Ferment 3.6 · Warm Spice 3.1 · Floral 2.4 · Umami 1.5 · Earthy 0.8 · Herbaceous 0.8 · Salinity 0.8
What's in it (9)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- sour cream and jam for serving
Time & effort: about 30 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 333.8 kcal, 15.8 g protein, 13.7 g fat, 37.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Whisk together eggs and sugar, then stir in melted butter, milk, and sour cream.
- Sift in flour, cardamom, and baking powder and stir to a smooth batter.
- Cook in a heart-shaped waffle iron until golden and crisp on the edges.
- Serve immediately with sour cream and strawberry or cloudberry jam.
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- Danish Æbleskiver — Scandinavian
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