Waffles with Fruit
Golden, crispy homemade waffles topped with fresh, vibrant seasonal fruit make for an irresistible breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- •2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- •1 tablespoon baking powder
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1 3/4 cups whole milk (420ml)
- •2 large eggs, separated
- •1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (115g)
- •1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- •2 cups mixed fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, and bananas
- •Maple syrup for serving
- •Confectioners' sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined and no large lumps remain; do not overmix.
- 5
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites using a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter with a spatula until just incorporated to ensure light and fluffy waffles.
- 7
Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with cooking spray or melted butter.
- 8
Pour the appropriate amount of batter onto the center of the iron and close the lid gently.
- 9
Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, usually about 4 to 5 minutes depending on your iron.
- 10
Transfer the cooked waffles to a wire rack in a warm oven to keep them crisp while you finish the remaining batter.
- 11
Top the warm waffles with fresh mixed fruit, a dusting of confectioners' sugar, and a generous pour of maple syrup before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra crispy waffles, do not skip whipping and folding in the egg whites.
- Leftover waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster for a quick weekday breakfast.
- You can substitute buttermilk for regular milk for a pleasant tangy flavor.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished waffles should be deeply golden and wonderfully crisp on the outside while remaining light and fluffy on the inside, beautifully balanced by the fresh sweetness of the fruit and syrup.