The Perfect Waffle and Ice Cream Pairing Guide

Choosing the right ice cream to pair with your bubble waffle can elevate the experience from great to unforgettable. Here's our definitive pairing guide.

The Pairing Principles

When pairing ice cream with waffles, consider:

• Contrast — opposite flavours can complement each other
• Harmony — similar flavours can enhance each other
• Temperature — cold ice cream + warm waffle = magic
• Richness — balance rich toppings with lighter ice cream

Our Pairing Recommendations

Biscoff Waffle + Vanilla Ice Cream

The classic. The warm, spiced flavour of Biscoff is perfectly balanced by the simple, creamy sweetness of vanilla. Vanilla doesn't compete with the Biscoff — it lets the caramelised flavour shine.

Nutella Strawberry + Chocolate Ice Cream

For chocolate lovers. Double chocolate — Nutella and chocolate ice cream — with the freshness of strawberries cutting through. It's rich, indulgent, and intense.

Nutella Oreo + Vanilla Ice Cream

Let the toppings shine. Nutella and Oreos are both strong flavours. Vanilla ice cream provides a neutral, creamy base that lets the toppings do the talking.

Strawberry & Maple + Vanilla Ice Cream

Fresh and simple. The fresh strawberries and maple sauce are the stars. Vanilla ice cream complements without competing. It's light, fruity, and refreshing.

Peanut Butter Fudge + Chocolate Ice Cream

Maximum indulgence. Peanut butter and chocolate is a legendary combination. Add fudge and a chewy waffle, and you've got the ultimate rich dessert.

Apple Pie + Vanilla Ice Cream

Like a warm apple pie. Warm cinnamon apple filling with cold vanilla ice cream — it's the classic apple pie à la mode, but on a bubble waffle.

Cheesecake + Strawberry Ice Cream

A fresh twist. The creamy, tangy cheesecake chunks pair beautifully with fruity strawberry ice cream. It's like a deconstructed cheesecake.

Daifuku + Matcha Ice Cream

Japanese fusion. Mochi daifuku and matcha are a classic Japanese pairing. Both earthy, both subtle, both delicious.

Banoffee Pie + Vanilla Ice Cream

Classic combinations. Banana, toffee, and cream — the vanilla ice cream becomes the "cream" in this banoffee pie tribute.

Bueno + Vanilla Ice Cream

Let the Kinder shine. Kinder Bueno has a unique, creamy flavour. Vanilla ice cream complements without overpowering.

Matcha Red Bean Sundae + (no pairing needed)

Self-contained perfection. The matcha and red bean are a classic pairing that doesn't need additional ice cream.

General Rules

When in Doubt, Go Vanilla

Vanilla is the most versatile ice cream flavour. It complements almost any topping without competing. If you're not sure, vanilla is always safe.

Match Richness

Rich toppings (Nutella, peanut butter, Biscoff) pair well with simpler ice cream (vanilla). Lighter toppings (fruit) can handle more interesting ice cream (chocolate, matcha).

Consider Temperature

Cold ice cream on a warm waffle is the magic combination. Don't let your waffle cool before adding ice cream!

What's Your Favourite Pairing?

Everyone has their favourite combination. Try different pairings on different visits and find your perfect match.

Come experiment with pairings at Muffle — inside Fremantle Markets!