Description
A Valentine’s Day Waffle Board is a creative and fun way to celebrate the season of love! Perfect for a romantic breakfast, brunch, or even an intimate dinner, this board features heart-shaped waffles and a variety of delicious toppings that make it customizable to everyone’s taste. From fresh fruits and whipped cream to decadent chocolates and syrups, a waffle board is a charming way to set the mood and show your love. Whether you’re planning a surprise for your significant other, creating a family-friendly breakfast, or hosting a Galentine’s brunch, this waffle board will add a personal touch and a lot of sweetness to the day.
Ingredients
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For the waffles:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
For the toppings:
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Raspberries or blueberries
- Whipped cream
- Nutella or chocolate spread
- Maple syrup
- Chocolate chips or sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Honey or caramel sauce
- Crushed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans)
Instructions
Make the Waffles:
- Preheat the Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine the Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (the batter may be slightly lumpy, which is fine).
- Cook the Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron and pour a generous amount of batter onto the iron. Close the lid and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden and crisp. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Prepare the Toppings:
- Slice the Fruits: Slice the strawberries and prepare other berries as needed. Wash and dry all fresh fruits.
- Prepare the Chocolate and Syrups: Set out bowls of Nutella, maple syrup, honey, and caramel sauce. You can heat the chocolate spread slightly to make it more drizzly if you prefer.
- Whip the Cream: If using homemade whipped cream, beat the cream until stiff peaks form. Alternatively, use store-bought whipped cream for a quicker option.
- Arrange the Toppings: Place the toppings in small bowls or on the board for easy access, such as fresh mint leaves, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crushed nuts.
Assemble the Waffle Board:
- Arrange the Waffles: Once the waffles are cooked, cut them into heart shapes using a cookie cutter or serve them whole for a more rustic look. Place the waffles in the center of the board.
- Add Toppings: Surround the waffles with an assortment of toppings such as fresh fruit, whipped cream, chocolate spread, syrup, and nuts. Create a beautiful, balanced arrangement, mixing colors and textures for visual appeal.
- Garnish: Finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar over the waffles and a few fresh mint leaves for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: breakfasts
Nutrition
- Calories: 350-400 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 8g