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A stack of sweet potato waffles with citrus slices and a drizzle of honey over top.

Sweet Potato Waffles with a Citrus Curd


  • Author: Chef Marijke Uleman
  • Yield: Serves 8

Description

Belgian waffles are no match for a waffle made from sweet potato puree.


Ingredients

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For the sweet potato waffles: 

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 can (13–14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 1/4 cups pureed sweet potatoes

For the citrus curd:

  • 2 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 2 egg yolks, lightly whisked
  • 90 g citrus juice (orange, lemon, blood orange)
  • 2 tbsp citrus zest
  • 200 g sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 6 tbsp butter, cubed


Instructions

For the sweet potato waffles:

  1. Preheat waffle iron.
  2. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, orange zest, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: melted butter, eggs, coconut milk, and sweet potato puree.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
  5. Cook in the waffle iron until golden and crispy.
  6. Serve warm with citrus curd or other toppings or freeze for later use.

For the citrus curd:

  1. To make the citrus curd, add eggs, citrus juice, citrus zest, sugar, and salt to a medium saucepan.
  2. Stir over medium heat until the mixture boils and thickens, about 8–10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and add butter, mixing until completely melted.
  4. Strain mixture, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for a minimum of 2 hours.