Strawberry Heart Waffles Delight (Print)

Golden heart-shaped waffles paired with creamy cottage cheese whip and fresh strawberry topping.

# Components:

→ 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

→ 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

→ Strawberry Topping

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat heart-shaped waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs thoroughly, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, stirring until combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron. Pour batter onto the iron and cook until golden and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - While waffles cook, combine cottage cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, then add heavy cream and blend until light and whipped texture is achieved.
07 - Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, then let sit for 5-10 minutes to release juices and develop flavor.
08 - Serve warm waffles topped generously with cottage cheese whip and macerated strawberries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Cottage cheese transforms into something luxurious when blended smooth, making this feel indulgent without the heaviness of cream.
  • Heart-shaped waffles turn a regular Tuesday into something worth celebrating, and honestly, people remember the shape as much as the taste.
  • You can have everything plated in under 40 minutes, which means hot food actually reaches the table hot.
02 -
  • Overmixing waffle batter is the biggest kitchen mistake I've made repeatedly—your waffles end up dense instead of fluffy, so mix just until combined and stop yourself.
  • Letting the melted butter cool before stirring it in prevents scrambling the eggs, which sounds small but saves you from starting over halfway through.
  • Cottage cheese needs blending for at least a full minute to lose its graininess—a food processor works faster and smoother than a blender.
03 -
  • A zest of lemon or orange stirred into the dry ingredients adds brightness that complements the berries without needing to change anything else.
  • Greek yogurt works beautifully as a substitute for cottage cheese if that's what you have on hand, though it's slightly tangier and will need half a teaspoon less powdered sugar.
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