French cheese board waffles

Imagine the atmosphere of French bistros, where the cheese board is not merely food, but a ritual. This recipe boldly breaks with tradition: offering cheeses not alongside bread, but melted atop a light, savoury waffle. The creaminess of Camembert and Brie, the piquant character of blue cheese, and the sweet-crunchy contrast of honey and walnuts unite in a single bite. A perfect choice for a leisurely weekend brunch.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 395 kcal
🌍 Cuisine French

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Waffle iron
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sieve
  • Pastry brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Nuts (Walnuts)

Instructions

1

Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. In another vessel, whisk the eggs with the milk and the cooled melted butter.

Tip: The butter shouldn't be hot, as it might scramble the eggs (coagulation).
2

Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth, but do not overwork.

Tip: Overmixing creates a gluten structure that makes the waffle rubbery rather than crumbly.
3

Heat up the waffle iron, brush thinly with fat, and bake the waffles until golden brown.

Tip: The waffle is ready when it stops steaming intensely (excess water has evaporated).
4

Whilst they bake, break the cheeses into pieces and toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan.

Tip: Toasting brings out the flavour of the oils in the walnut (activating essential oils).
5

Pile the cheeses onto the hot waffles, sprinkle with walnuts, and drizzle with honey. Serve immediately.

Tip: The heat of the waffle softens the cheeses just enough to become creamy without melting away completely.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the waffle stick?
The iron wasn't hot enough, or there was too little fat in the batter or on the cooking surface.
Can I substitute the cheeses?
It works with any good melting cheese, but the flavour profile will change.

Ingredients

  • 150 g Plain flour
  • 2 pcs Eggs
  • 200 ml Milk
  • 50 g Melted butter
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 40 g Camembert cheese
  • 40 g Brie cheese
  • 30 g Blue cheese
  • 20 g Walnut kernels
  • 2 tbsp Honey