Belgian waffle

A thick, light waffle with large, deep square pockets, made from a yeast-raised or whipped egg white batter and cooked in a deep-grid iron.

Belgian waffle: A thick golden Belgian waffle with deep square pockets, dusted with powdered sugar, a small dish of maple syrup beside it
  • Traditional and regional desserts
  • Belgium

In Belgium, the light, rectangular waffle sold in Brussels is made from a yeasted batter that bakes up crisp outside and airy inside. In the United States, the name became popular in the 1960s and now usually refers to any thick waffle cooked in a deep-pocket iron, often raised with baking powder and whipped egg whites.

The deep pockets hold butter, syrup, whipped cream and fruit. A different Belgian style, the Liège waffle, is made from a thick brioche-like dough studded with pearl sugar that caramelizes on the iron.

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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.

  1. Everything you need to know about waffles in Brussels, visit.brussels