Heart Shaped Waffles with Berries (Printable)

Fluffy heart-shaped waffles topped with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup. Ideal for romantic breakfast or festive brunch.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder

04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

06 - 2 large eggs

07 - 1 3/4 cups whole milk

08 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

10 - 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

11 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar

12 - Maple syrup to taste

13 - Whipped cream (optional)

01 - Preheat your heart-shaped waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions.

02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

03 - In another bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.

05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with nonstick spray or melted butter.

06 - Pour approximately 1/2 cup batter into the waffle iron, filling each section according to your equipment's capacity.

07 - Cook according to waffle iron instructions, typically 3 to 5 minutes, until golden and crisp.

08 - Remove cooked waffles and keep warm while repeating the process with remaining batter.

09 - Serve warm waffles topped with fresh berries, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and whipped cream if desired.

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The slight crisp of the exterior gives way to the most cloud-like interior that practically melts on your tongue.
These waffles have this remarkable ability to make an ordinary Tuesday feel like an occasion worth celebrating.

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Letting the batter rest for just 5 minutes after mixing gives the flour time to properly hydrate and results in more tender waffles.
The first waffle is almost always a practice run, so don't be discouraged if it doesn't turn out perfect.

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If your waffle iron has a temperature control, set it to medium-high for that perfect balance of crisp exterior and fluffy interior.
When berries aren't in season, thaw frozen berries and simmer them briefly with a tablespoon of maple syrup for a gorgeous, intensely flavored compote.