Resembling small, fluffy pancakes, they are made with yeast and buckwheat flour.

[1][2] Typically, poffertjes are sweet treats served with powdered sugar and butter, and sometimes syrup or advocaat.

Almost all Dutch supermarkets (like Albert Heijn, Lidl and Jumbo) sell ready-made poffertjes that only need to be microwaved, and are sold complete with a sachet of powdered sugar and a small serving of butter.

Poffertjes can also be served with other sweet garnishes, such as syrup, whipped cream or strawberries, for added flavour.

Poffertjes have some similarities with Indian paniyaram and Hong Kong egg waffles, but differ in many aspects.