Brussels Chocolate-Dipped Waffles with Crème Anglaise

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Golden Belgian waffles topped with dark Belgian chocolate and served with a silky crème anglaise – a decadent dessert inspired by Brussels' renowned chocolate culture. This Belgian-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers Belgian waffle batter, Belgian dark chocolate, heavy cream into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 405 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 405 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Pour 1/2 cup waffle batter onto preheated iron, spreading evenly, and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp.
  2. Step 2: Repeat with remaining batter to make 4 waffles total. While waffles cook, melt 4 oz Belgian dark chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Whisk 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and the seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean in a bowl until soft peaks form. Stir in 1 tsp lemon zest and 1/4 tsp cinnamon.
  4. Step 4: Dip one side of each cooked waffle into melted chocolate, then place on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Let chocolate set for 5 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Step 5: Serve each chocolate-dipped waffle with 2 tbsp crème anglaise spooned on top, and garnish with a sprinkle of extra cinnamon if desired.

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