Baked Good | Vegetarian

Wafer

N/A (processed food) Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Milk (potential)
Wafer

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A (processed food)
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Wheat flour, sugar, oil

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Wafer ?

A crisp, thin, often sweet and dry biscuit, typically used in desserts, as a garnish, or for ice cream.

"The light, crisp foundation for countless sweet delights, adding delightful texture."

Quel goût a le/la/l'Wafer ?

Sweet, vanilla, chocolate, neutral, crispy, airy

Taste
Sweet, Mildly starchy
Texture
Very crisp, Brittle, Airy
Aroma
Vanilla (often), Toasted grain
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Global Popularity

Consumed worldwide in many forms

Primary Use

Dessert accompaniment

Production Method

Baked between heated plates

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 28g (approx 3-4 wafers)
Calories480 kcal
Total Fat20g
Saturated Fat10g
Trans Fat0.2g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein5g
Total Carbohydrate70g
Dietary Fiber2g
Total Sugars35g
Calcium20mg
Iron1mg
Potassium80mg

Le secret du chef

For an extra crunch in desserts, briefly toast wafers in a dry pan before serving or using as a topping.

Substituts & Proportions pour Wafer

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Wafer est Ladyfinger, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Excellent for absorbing liquid in trifles and charlottes, similar delicate texture.

Substituts pour Wafer avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Ladyfinger Meilleur 1:1 Excellent for absorbing liquid in trifles and charlottes, similar delicate texture.
Graham Cracker 1:1 Good for crunchy crusts or as a base, adds a honeyed note.
Shortbread Cookie 1:1 Richer, buttery texture, suitable for crushing into bases or serving alongside.
Biscotti 1:1 Very crunchy, drier, good for dipping in coffee or as a garnish.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Wafer

  1. Check for intact packaging to ensure crispness.
  2. Store in an airtight container to prevent staleness.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Wafer ?

  • Ice cream
  • chocolate
  • fruit
  • coffee
  • custards
  • whipped cream.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Wafer ?

Sweet, vanilla, chocolate, neutral, crispy, airy Vanilla (often), Toasted grain

Quel est un bon substitut pour Wafer ?

Le meilleur substitut est Ladyfinger (1:1). Excellent for absorbing liquid in trifles and charlottes, similar delicate texture.

Comment choisir et conserver le Wafer ?

Check for intact packaging to ensure crispness. Store in an airtight container to prevent staleness.

Ingrédients Baked Good associés

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