Journey to the land of waffles

Waffles

Belgium is a country with a rich history, beautiful architecture, and captivating folklore, but arguably its most delicious traditional food is the waffle. This pastry will satisfy your sweet cravings at Belgium's waffle hotspots. The Brussels waffle, launched at the Brussels World's Fair in 1958, is the ancestor of the American Belgian waffle. But they aren't quite the same; the Belgian capital boasts a variety of delicious waffles, often topped with strawberries and cream or chocolate.

Waffles topped with cream or chocolate and strawberries

Layered waffles, sometimes called lukken in Belgium, meaning lucky. In some parts of Brussels, waffles don't follow the traditional square shape, but instead become a doughy pastry called Liège waffles. The recipes, also based on yeast, are kneaded with sugar to create a crispy caramelized coating on the surface. Pollux, a café near Place de la Cathédrale, is known for its delicious waffles; they often add melted chocolate to the dough, giving the waffles a wonderful flavor.

Cookies

Tiny, fragrant cookies

If you're planning a trip to Europe, sweeten your journey with the land of waffles in Belgium and its mini cookies, a popular treat during holidays. Made with traditional Belgian recipes, these mini cookies are highly prized, often topped with caramel, chocolate, cream, or almonds.

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