Thin Vanilla Wafer Rolls Shaped While Warm
Thin, crisp vanilla wafer rolls made with eggs, butter, sugar and flour.
These thin wafer rolls are cooked in a wafer iron and shaped into tubes while still hot. The source suggests a frying pan as a substitute, but a wafer iron gives the characteristic thin, even wafer; follow the appliance’s directions. Work one wafer at a time because it hardens quickly after leaving the iron. Cool completely before filling to keep the shells crisp. Preheat wafer iron according to its instructions. Whisk eggs and sugar until combined. Whisk in melted butter and vanilla. Fold in flour and salt until smooth. Spoon a small amount of batter into the iron and cook until thin and golden, following manufacturer timing. Use a heatproof cone or wooden dowel to roll each wafer immediately after removing it. Protect fingers from the hot wafer.
Recipe card
Thin Vanilla Wafer Rolls Shaped While Warm
Equipment: Measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, a sharp knife, and the pan or baking dish specified in the method
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat wafer iron
Preheat wafer iron according to its instructions.
Make batter
Whisk eggs and sugar until combined. Whisk in melted butter and vanilla. Fold in flour and salt until smooth.
Cook wafers
Spoon a small amount of batter into the iron and cook until thin and golden, following manufacturer timing.
Shape rolls
Use a heatproof cone or wooden dowel to roll each wafer immediately after removing it. Protect fingers from the hot wafer.
Cool and fill
Cool rolls completely on a rack. Pipe in thick filling just before serving.
How to tell when it is ready
Cool rolls completely on a rack. Pipe in thick filling just before serving.
Tips
- Preheat wafer iron according to its instructions.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until combined.
- Spoon a small amount of batter into the iron and cook until thin and golden, following manufacturer timing.
- Use a heatproof cone or wooden dowel to roll each wafer immediately after removing it.
Troubleshooting
- If wafers crack, shape them faster while hot.
- If rolls soften, crisp briefly in a low oven before filling.
Substitutions
- Use plant-based baking butter.
- Fill with thick jam or chocolate spread.
Variations
- Add lemon zest to the batter.
- Add a little cocoa powder for chocolate wafers.
Serving suggestions
- Dust with icing sugar.
- Serve with coffee.
- Offer berries.
- Fill with dulce de leche.
Make ahead
Prepare components ahead and store safely. Store unfilled rolls airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days. Refrigerate filled rolls and use within 3 days.
Storage
Store unfilled rolls airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days. Refrigerate filled rolls and use within 3 days.
Food safety
Hot wafers and the iron can burn; use a clean heatproof tool to shape them.
Frequently asked questions
How do I keep wafer rolls crisp?
Cool completely and store unfilled in an airtight container. Add filling shortly before serving.
How should I store crisp wafer rolls?
Store unfilled rolls airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days. Refrigerate filled rolls and use within 3 days.
Dust with icing sugar. Store unfilled rolls airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days. Refrigerate filled rolls and use within 3 days.
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