📍 Where this dish comes from: Paris · Eiffel Tower
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Crispy golden waffles made from almond flour and cream cheese that achieve a remarkable lightness, with a shatteringly crisp exterior and tender crumb inside. These French-inspired keto waffles are equally at home dusted with powdered erythritol, topped with fresh berries and crème fraîche, or served savory with smoked salmon and dill.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 4 large eggs
- 120 g cream cheese softened
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp erythritol (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 pinch salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- To serve: fresh raspberries, crème fraîche, powdered erythritol
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in melted butter, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- In separate bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, erythritol, salt, and lemon zest.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Grease hot waffle iron well. Pour batter in portions and cook according to your iron's instructions (usually 4–5 minutes).
- Serve immediately with fresh raspberries, a dollop of crème fraîche, and a dusting of powdered erythritol.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 340kcal | Protein: 15g | Fat: 29g | Fiber: 3g
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Health Benefits
- Almond flour provides vitamin E, magnesium, and manganese in every waffle.
- Lemon zest contains d-limonene, a compound studied for its potential digestive benefits.
- Erythritol has a minimal impact on blood sugar and insulin levels, making it well-suited to a ketogenic diet.