Strawberry Belgian Waffles
A light and airy waffle made with whipped egg whites and fresh strawberries, creating a crisp exterior and fluffy interior perfect for a bright breakfast.
Equipment
- waffle iron
- Mixing bowls
- hand mixer or whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Using a mixer or whisk, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped egg whites and diced strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Scoop batter into the hot waffle iron and cook for 3–5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve warm topped with fresh strawberries and syrup.
Notes
Beating the egg whites separately is key for achieving a light, airy texture. For extra crisp waffles, substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with cornstarch.