Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (25g) Granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups (415ml) Whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (115g) Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • Fresh Fruit (Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Pomegranate)
  • Sweet Dips (Maple syrup, Chocolate hazelnut spread)
  • Finishing Touches (Whipped cream, festive sprinkles)

Instructions:

  1. Whisk the dry base. Combine the 250g flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Combine the wet ingredients. In a separate jug, whisk the eggs, 415ml milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
  3. Merge the mixtures. Pour the wet into the dry, whisking until just combined and still slightly lumpy.
  4. Heat the iron. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while your iron preheats until the indicator light signals it is ready.
  5. Cook the waffles. Pour about 1/2 cup of batter into the center, cooking until the steam stops rising and the exterior is golden brown.
  6. Prep the heart fruit. Slice your strawberries vertically, then cut a small V out of the top center until they resemble perfect hearts.
  7. Anchor the board. Place your ramekins of maple syrup and chocolate hazelnut spread on the board first.
  8. Fan the waffles. Arrange the warm waffles in a sweeping curve across the center of the board.
  9. Fill the gaps. Tumble the raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries into the empty spaces until the board looks lush and overflowing.
  10. Add the sparkle. Scatter the pomegranate arils and festive sprinkles over the whipped cream just before serving.