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Norwegian Waffles

Norwegian Waffles, or Vafler, are heart-shaped and flavored with cardamom. Serve with brunost/gjetost brown cheese for a Scandinavian treat!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 326 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Scandinavian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted (1 stick)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup milk preferably whole
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or another neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour more if needed
  • gjetost/brunost cheese, lingonberry jam, raspberry jam for serving, optional

Instructions

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  1. Heat up a waffle iron, preferably heart-shaped (see notes).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter (½ cup), sugar (1 cup), and eggs (5) using a whisk or an electric mixer until well combined.
  3. Add the sour cream (8 oz.), water (1/2 cup), milk (1/2 cup), and canola oil (¼ cup). Mix until well combined.
  4. Mix in the baking powder (1 teaspoon), ground cardamom (4 teaspoons), and vanilla extract (1.5 tablespoons) until well combined.
  5. Add the flour (2 cups) and stir until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter scant 1/2 cup at a time on the hot waffle iron. Cook for one minute, and remove with tongs or a plastic spatula (don't use metal as it may scratch your waffle maker).
  7. Serve hot or at room temperature with gjetost/brunost cheese (Norwegian brown cheese), butter, and lingdonberry or raspberry jam.

Notes

  • I've been very happy with this Euro Cuisine Heart-Shaped Electric Waffle Maker. You can also use a regular waffle maker. This batter is fairly dense so I don't think it would work with a Belgian waffle maker since those a re a lot fluffier. I've also used the batter for pancakes, so if you don't have a waffle maker you can do this in a pinch!
  • To freeze these waffles, I recommend laying them out on a baking sheet and flash freezing them for about 30 minutes. Then, transfer them to a container or zip-top bag and freeze for up to 2 months for best results (flash freezing will ensure they don't stick together). They defrost quickly in the microwave, but may be too floppy for a standard toaster.
  • You can find gjetost/brunost cheese at Whole Foods and other specialty grocery stores, and sometimes at regular grocery stores. 
  • This recipe yields about 12 rounds of waffles on a heart-shaped waffle maker. Each round has 5 hearts. Yield will vary based on your specific waffle maker.
  • You can use unsalted butter if you prefer- just add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the batter.
  • Greek Yogurt may be used instead of sour cream.
  • This recipe has been edited from the original based on user feedback. The original had 1 cup of butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar, and 1/2 cup oil. Those amounts were reduced and I think the result is much better - still decadent and rich, but less oily. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 5hearts Calories 326kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Potassium 133mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 470IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 326

% Daily Value*

Serving 5hearts
Calories 326kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 133mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 470IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.