Classic Waffles with Fresh Fruit
Golden, crispy-on-the-outside and fluffy-on-the-inside waffles topped with a vibrant medley of fresh seasonal fruit.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- •2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- •1 tablespoon baking powder
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •2 large eggs, separated
- •1 3/4 cups whole milk (420ml)
- •1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (115g)
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •2 cups assorted fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, and sliced bananas)
- •Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- 4
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
- 5
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly grease with non-stick spray or a little butter.
- 6
Pour the appropriate amount of batter onto the hot iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.
- 7
Serve immediately topped with a generous portion of fresh fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra crispy waffles, replace 1/4 cup of the flour with cornstarch.
- You can keep cooked waffles warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven on a wire rack while you finish the rest of the batch.
- Leftover waffles can be frozen; simply reheat them in a toaster to regain their crisp texture.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished waffles should be perfectly golden-brown with a light, airy interior and a satisfying crunch, smelling of sweet vanilla and butter, complemented by the refreshing tartness of the fresh fruit.