Hong Kong Bubble Waffle (bubble waffles)

Hong Kong Bubble Waffle (bubble waffles) is a medium Hong Kong recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry on YouTube.

Prep: 1 hr 15 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 1 hr 45 min

Cost: $5.30 total, $1.33 per serving

Ingredients

  • 250 g All-purpose flour (Sift to avoid lumps)
  • 30 g Granulated sugar
  • 1 c. à café Baking powder
  • 2 Eggs (At room temperature)
  • 250 ml Water
  • 30 ml Vegetable oil (sunflower or rapeseed)
  • 1 c. à café Liquid vanilla extract
  • 4 feuilles Parchment paper (To form the cones)
  • 4 boules Vanilla ice cream (Optional, for topping)
  • 100 ml Liquid cream (Whipped into whipped cream)
  • 30 g Chocolate vermicelli (For decoration)
  • 50 g Dark chocolate for melting
  • 1 barre Kinder Bueno (Cut into pieces for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients

    In the bowl, sift the flour, add the sugar and baking powder. Mix quickly with the whisk.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Incorporate the eggs

    Crack the eggs into the bowl and beat gently, incorporating them gradually into the flour.

    Time: PT3M

  3. Add water gradually

    Pour the water in a stream while continuing to whisk to obtain a smooth, homogeneous batter.

    Time: PT3M

  4. Finish the batter

    Add the oil and vanilla extract, mix until the batter is fluid with no lumps.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Rest the batter

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.

    Time: PT1H

  6. Prepare the paper cones

    Cut the parchment paper into squares, fold them in quarters then fold again to form a cone. Secure each cone with a staple or a small clip.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Preheat the bubble waffle iron

    Turn on the bubble waffle machine and let it heat until it indicates it is ready (about 5 minutes).

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 200°C

  8. Cook the waffles

    Pour a small ladle of batter (about 30 ml) into the center of the mold without filling it. Close the waffle iron: cook 15 seconds on one side then 3 minutes on the other side until the bubbles are well inflated.

    Time: PT4M

    Temperature: 200°C

  9. Form the cone

    Remove the waffle immediately from the iron (it is very hot) and slide it into the prepared paper cone. If serving flat, place on a plate.

    Time: PT1M

  10. Garnish to your liking

    Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a cloud of whipped cream, drizzle with melted chocolate, sprinkle with vermicelli and decorate with pieces of Kinder Bueno.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
350
Protein
6 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
Fat
15 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, can be made vegan by substituting the eggs and the cream, low-calorie

Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, tree nuts (Kinder Bueno)

Last updated: April 11, 2026

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Hong Kong Bubble Waffle (bubble waffles)

Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry

Discover the homemade version of the famous bubble waffles from Hong Kong. A light and crispy batter, cooked in two stages to achieve airy cells, served in paper cones or flat, and topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, melted chocolate, chocolate vermicelli and Kinder Bueno for maximum indulgence.

MediumHong KongServes 4

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Source Video
1h 29m
Prep
4m
Cook
11m
Cleanup
1h 44m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$5.30
Total cost
$1.33
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Incorporate the eggs gradually to avoid lumps
  • Let the batter rest for 1 hour
  • Do not overload the waffle iron mold
  • Insert the hot waffle into the cone immediately

Safety Warnings

  • The waffle iron reaches high temperatures; handle with gloves or a silicone handle.
  • Watch out for hot oil splatters when adding it to the batter.
  • Do not leave children unattended near the hot waffle iron.

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