Light Belgian Waffles with Fresh Fruit
Light Belgian Waffles with Fresh Fruit
Ingredients
For the Waffles
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, as needed
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, optional, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your Belgian waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lightly grease with cooking spray or butter if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
In a clean, dry bowl, using an electric mixer (or a whisk), beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This will take about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the waffle batter in two additions, until no streaks of white remain. This step is crucial for light and airy waffles.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Pour about 3/4 to 1 cup of batter (or the amount recommended by your waffle iron) onto the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, and steam is no longer escaping.
⏱️ 20 min
- 8
Carefully remove the cooked waffle and place it on a wire rack to prevent it from becoming soggy. Repeat with the remaining batter, cooking waffles in batches.
- 9
Serve the warm Belgian waffles immediately with sliced fresh strawberries, blueberries, banana, a drizzle of maple syrup, and an optional dollop of whipped cream.
⏱️ 5 min
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Light Belgian Waffles with Fresh Fruit
Ingredients
For the Waffles
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, as needed
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, optional, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your Belgian waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lightly grease with cooking spray or butter if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
In a clean, dry bowl, using an electric mixer (or a whisk), beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This will take about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the waffle batter in two additions, until no streaks of white remain. This step is crucial for light and airy waffles.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Pour about 3/4 to 1 cup of batter (or the amount recommended by your waffle iron) onto the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, and steam is no longer escaping.
⏱️ 20 min - 8
Carefully remove the cooked waffle and place it on a wire rack to prevent it from becoming soggy. Repeat with the remaining batter, cooking waffles in batches.
- 9
Serve the warm Belgian waffles immediately with sliced fresh strawberries, blueberries, banana, a drizzle of maple syrup, and an optional dollop of whipped cream.
⏱️ 5 min