Pearl Sugar Waffle

Blueberry chia jam, Belgian dessert waffle, powdered sugar

You’ve heard of Belgian waffles but how about those from Liège? On many corners in Belgium, you’ll find street carts selling sweet waffles like this one. Made with a yeasted dough that’s a bit like brioche, they are more substantial than the airy waffles we find at most breakfast spots in the United States. The secret to their chewy-crisp perfection are the beads of pearl-shaped sugar mixed into the dough. When cooked, these beads melt, creating gorgeously caramelized edges. Instead of offering these waffles grab-and-go style like the street carts, we serve them with our tangy blueberry-chia jam to create a wildly good (but indulgently healthy) sweet treat we love for breakfast, snack, dessert, or really, any time.