These waffles have all the flavours of Easter. Orange waffles with lemon curd are a perfect holiday treat, and the recipe makes a generous batch of soft waffles with a delicate orange flavour. The waffles freeze well, so you can thaw a few at a time and enjoy them throughout Easter – whether you're heading out for a walk or relaxing at home.

Lemon curd can be bought ready-made, but it is also easy to make from scratch. It keeps for several weeks in the fridge.

How to make orange waffles with lemon curd

1. Make the lemon curd the day before
   Place the egg yolks, sugar, finely grated lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, making sure the base does not touch the water.
2. Whisk until thick and creamy
   Heat the mixture gently, whisking constantly, until thick and creamy. Remove from the heat and stir in the softened butter a little at a time.
3. Chill the lemon curd
   Leave it to cool completely in the fridge, preferably overnight. As it chills, it will thicken and become beautifully creamy.
4. Make the waffle batter
   Whisk the eggs and sugar until pale, thick and airy. Pour into a large mixing bowl, then stir in the melted butter and the milk.
5. Add the dry ingredients and orange
   Add the bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, vanilla sugar and flour, and whisk until smooth and free from lumps. Fold in the finely grated zest and juice of the 3 oranges.
6. Rest the batter
   Leave the batter to rest for 30 minutes.
7. Cook the waffles
   Cook in a greased waffle iron over medium heat until golden.
8. Serve
   Serve the waffles with homemade lemon curd, or simply with a dusting of icing sugar.

Tips:

• This recipe makes a large batch, so it can easily be halved.
• Homemade lemon curd is especially good, but a good-quality shop-bought version works well if you want to save time.
• The orange waffles are also delicious with just a dusting of icing sugar.
• The waffles freeze well, so you can thaw a few at a time and enjoy them throughout Easter.

Recipe and photos: Kristine, Det søte liv