Stroopwafel Amsterdam

Iconic and incredibly tasty snack

Amsterdam Stroopwafel is a traditional Dutch pastry that consists of two thin, round waffles with a layer of caramel syrup or “stroop” in between them. The waffles are typically made from a dough of flour, butter, brown sugar and eggs. They are flavoured with cinnamon and vanilla. They come in various sizes including mini stroopwafels.

Stroopwafels are usually eaten as a snack with coffee or tea. They can be served warm or at room temperature. You’ll often see the larger stroopwafel sitting over the top of a hot coffee cup to melt the caramel inside a little. There is not much better than sitting outside a cafe in Amsterdam, watching the canal boats drift by, whilst your stroopwafel warms up on top of your coffee cup.

They are popular both in the Netherlands and abroad, and can be found in many specialty food stores and online retailers.

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Where can you find Stroopwafels in Amsterdam

Stroopwafels are a very popular snack in Amsterdam and you don’t have to look too hard to find one. Outside of the street cafes, here are a few places where you can find stroopwafels in Amsterdam:

1. Hans Egstorf Bakerij: This is the oldest bakery in Amsterdam and has been baking since 1898. You can find them in the heart of Amsterdam at Spuisstraat 274, a short 5-min walk from Dam Square.
2. Albert Cuyp Market: This famous market in Amsterdam is known for its fresh produce, street food, and local delicacies. There are several vendors at the market selling fresh stroopwafels.
3. Lanskroon Bakery: This bakery, located in the Jordaan neighborhood, is known for its delicious stroopwafels. The bakery has been in business for over 100 years and uses traditional methods to make their stroopwafels.
4. Van Wonderen Stroopwafels: Located in Kalverstraat, they offer a variety of flavours and toppings for their famous stroopwafels.
5. Rudi’s Original Stroopwafels Stand: This stand is located in Albert Cuyp Market and has a secret recipe that is very popular.
6. Mellys Stroopwafels: A lovely artisan bakery very close to Dam Square.

Stroopwafels make great souvenirs or gifts and visitors often buy them to bring home a taste of Amsterdam. You can also find them in most grocery stores or supermarkets.

Hans Egstorf Bakery Amsterdam

Located in the heart of Amsterdam, Hans Egstorf Bakery has been a family run business for four generations. It was founded in 1898 and lives by its traditions. You can tell when you see and smell their bakes that this is a bakery that has real passion for good food.

Visiting the bakery, you can enjoy all kinds of baked goods including fresh croissants, soughdough bread and all manner of sweet treats. But their Stroopwafels are rightly famed.

Hans Egstorf make their stroopwafels from an authentic traditional recipe from the 19th century using local ingredients. If you want to see how stroopwafels are made then stand outside the window and look in, you will then see the artisan bakers creating the waffles. If you can resist going in and trying one after watching, then you are far stronger willed than I am.

Hans Egstorf Bakery is open from 8am until 10pm which really does cover the range of possible stroopwafel munchies.

You’ll find them along the Singel Canal (just a street inland) and ony a 5-min walk from Dam Square.  Spuistraat 274, 1012 VX Amsterdam.

Melly’s Stroopwafels Amsterdam

We bought our latest gifts from Melly’s Stroopwafels. You can buy them to eat straight away or get them in a tin box or plastic wrapped. The tin box is nicer as a gift and easier to bring home (although they will ship worldwide for you too).

The company was founded in 1999 by Melly and has since grown to become a popular brand for high-quality stroopwafels.

Mellys Stroopwafels are made using traditional methods and natural ingredients. The waffles are made from a dough of flour, butter, brown sugar, and eggs, and are flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. The caramel syrup filling, or “stroop”, is made from natural ingredients like glucose syrup, butter, and brown sugar.

Melly’s Stroopwafels are sold at several locations throughout Amsterdam, including their own bakery which is just a one minute walk from Dam Square. They sometimes have a stand at the Albert Cuyp Market, where you can watch the stroopwafels being made fresh on the spot.

Stroopwafels Recipe

For any adventurous bakers who fancy trying to make their own (disclaimer: We’ve never managed to replicate an Amsterdam Stroopwafel, but it has been fun trying).

Here is a recipe to make stroopwafels at home:

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the syrup:

• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, cinnamon, and sugar. Make a well in the center and add the egg, butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
3. Place the dough in a clean, oiled bowl and cover it with a damp towel. Let it rise for 1 hour.
4. Meanwhile, make the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, honey, and cinnamon. Cook over low heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
5. Preheat a waffle iron. Take a small piece of dough, about 1 1/2 tbsp, and flatten it into a thin disc. Place it on the waffle iron and cook for about 1 minute until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining dough.
6. Cut the waffles into two thin layers while they are still warm.
7. Spread a layer of syrup on one of the waffle layers and place the other layer on top. Press gently to make sure the syrup spreads evenly.
8. Allow the stroopwafels to cool completely before serving.

Enjoy your homemade stroopwafels!