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 and cooled (115g)
- •1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- •2 cups assorted fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- •Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
In a separate medium 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; a few small lumps are perfectly fine.
- 4
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter using a spatula.
- 5
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly grease it with non-stick spray or a little melted butter.
- 6
Pour the appropriate amount of batter onto the hot iron and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, usually 3 to 5 minutes.
- 7
Repeat with the remaining batter, keeping the finished waffles warm in a low-temperature oven if necessary.
- 8
Serve immediately topped with a generous portion of fresh fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra crispy waffles, ensure your waffle iron is fully preheated before adding the first scoop of batter.
- You can make the batter up to an hour in advance, but fold in the whipped egg whites just before you are ready to start cooking.
- Leftover waffles can be frozen; simply reheat them in a toaster or oven to restore their crisp texture.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished waffles should have a deep golden-brown exterior that shatters slightly when cut, revealing a light, airy interior, perfectly complemented by the cool, sweet brightness of the fresh fruit.