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Crisp, caramelised waffle bars made with browned butter, vanilla and pearl sugar—quick, indulgent and perfect with whipped cream or fresh fruit.
If you love the caramelised edges and chewy–crispy bite of Liège-style waffles, these Brown Butter Vanilla Waffle Bars take that indulgence to a whole new level. Made with beurre noisette, fragrant vanilla beans, and a generous amount of pearl sugar, they're the perfect mix of rustic comfort and elevated brunch energy. Whether served warm with Chantilly cream or paired with fresh fruit, these waffle bars hit all the right notes—crispy, fragrant, and deeply buttery.
Browned butter adds a deep, nutty aroma that transforms the batter, while the gentle warmth of vanilla beans gives every bite a pure, sweet fragrance. Pearl sugar brings irresistible crunchiness, melting just enough to caramelise beautifully on a hot waffle iron. With a short prep time and a quick cook, these bars are ideal for brunch, snacks, or even small-batch entertaining.
Traditional waffle batters lean towards light and airy, but this one behaves more like a hybrid between dough and batter—elastic, rich, and perfect for cutting into bars. The whipped egg whites create lift without making the texture cakey, and the caramelisation from the brown sugar and pearl sugar gives these bars that bakery-style finish.
You start by warming milk with browned butter and the vanilla seeds, then fold this aromatic mixture into a simple blend of flour, brown sugar, and salt. Once the dough forms, you lighten it with soft-peak egg whites before folding in a generous amount of pearl sugar—this is what gives the iconic caramelised crunch.
Each spoonful of batter sizzles as it hits the waffle iron, transforming into crisp-edged waffles within minutes. Once golden, simply cut each waffle into bars—perfect for dipping, stacking, or serving as a handheld treat.
Serve warm with:
These bars also reheat beautifully in a toaster, keeping their signature crunch.
These waffle bars balance aroma, texture, and sweetness in such a satisfying way that you’ll want them in your regular brunch rotation. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or eating straight from the cooling rack—they’re everything a caramelised waffle bar should be: crispy, nutty, fragrant, and completely irresistible.
Enjoy your next brunch moment with this buttery, vanilla-rich favourite! 🧇💕
Crisp, caramelised waffle bars made with browned butter, vanilla and pearl sugar—quick, indulgent and perfect with whipped cream or fresh fruit.

Chill the dough for 10 minutes if it feels too loose before adding pearl sugar.
Use high-quality vanilla beans for the best aroma.
Avoid over-mixing once the egg whites are added to keep the texture light.
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Heat the milk, browned butter and scraped vanilla beans in a saucepan to 40°C (105°F).
Combine the flour, brown sugar and salt in a large bowl.
Pour the warm milk mixture over the dry ingredients in three batches, mixing until an elastic dough forms.
In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the egg whites with superfine sugar to soft peaks.
Gently fold the whipped whites into the dough.
Add the pearl sugar and fold to combine.
Preheat the waffle iron.
Cook portions of the batter for about 2 minutes 30 seconds or until golden.
Cut each waffle into bars.
Enjoy warm with Chantilly cream or your preferred toppings.
5/5/2025
Like Liège waffles but easier. Loved the pearl sugar crunch!
4/15/2025
The texture was perfect. I added a bit of lemon zest to the batter and it turned out great.
4/2/2025
These were incredible—so fragrant from the brown butter! Made them for brunch and everyone asked for the recipe.
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Serving Size: 1 waffle bar
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Daniele Resconi (adapted by JojoM)