Strawberry Heart Waffles Delight (Print View)

Golden heart waffles paired with a creamy cottage cheese whip and fresh strawberry topping, perfect for brunch.

# Components:

→ For the Waffles

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 3/4 cups whole milk
07 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For the Cottage Cheese Whip

09 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
10 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

→ For the Strawberry Topping

13 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat heart-shaped waffle iron according to manufacturer's specifications until ready for batter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs thoroughly, then add whole milk, cooled melted butter, and vanilla extract. Blend until combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredient mixture into dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix to maintain light texture.
05 - Lightly grease preheated waffle iron. Pour batter onto iron and cook until golden and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - While waffles cook, add cottage cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add heavy cream and blend until light and whipped consistency is achieved.
07 - Combine sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice in a bowl. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes to release natural juices.
08 - Arrange warm waffles on serving plates. Top with cottage cheese whip and macerated strawberries. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese whip tastes like you're eating something decadent, but it's actually packed with protein and keeps you satisfied for hours.
  • Those heart shapes make people smile before they even taste anything, which honestly matters more than we admit.
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, so it works for lazy Sunday brunch or when you want to impress someone without spending all morning in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling your melted butter—I learned this when my eggs started cooking in the warm butter and I ended up with scrambled-egg-flecked batter.
  • The cottage cheese absolutely must be blended smooth; even small lumps won't whip up properly and you'll lose that cloud-like texture that makes this special.
03 -
  • Don't open your waffle iron before the steam stops coming out—I know it's tempting, but patience here means waffles that release cleanly and maintain their shape.
  • Make the cottage cheese whip ahead of time and refrigerate it; it holds beautifully and actually tastes better when the flavors have had time to meld.
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