Description
Enjoy a delightful breakfast treat with these Strawberry Vanilla Waffles, combining fluffy waffles infused with vanilla and topped with sweet macerated fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a special morning meal, these waffles are simple to prepare and bursting with fresh, fruity flavor.
Ingredients
Strawberry Topping
- 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- ½ cup white sugar
Waffle Batter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Maple syrup, for drizzling
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Macerate Strawberries: Wash and slice the fresh strawberries. Combine them with ½ cup white sugar and let them sit to macerate, allowing the fruit to release its juices and become sweetened while you prepare the waffle batter.
- Beat Eggs: Preheat your waffle iron. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a hand beater or wire whisk until they become fluffy and slightly frothy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir these together evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the beaten eggs into the flour mixture. Then pour in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix gently just until the batter is smooth; avoid overmixing to keep waffles tender.
- Cook Waffles: Spray the preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour enough batter onto the hot waffle iron to cover the surface, then cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Drizzle the cooked waffles with maple syrup. Top each waffle with a generous scoop of the macerated strawberries and their juice, then add whipped cream over the berries for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of vanilla extract based on your taste preference, starting with ½ teaspoon and adding more if desired.
- For a lighter texture, avoid overmixing the batter once wet and dry ingredients are combined.
- If fresh strawberries are not available, frozen strawberries can be used but drain excess liquid to prevent soggy waffles.
- The maceration step enhances strawberry sweetness and juiciness, but you can skip sugar for a less sweet topping.
- Use a quality waffle iron for best results and even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
