Strawberry Heart Waffles Delight (Printable)

Golden heart waffles topped with creamy cottage cheese whip and fresh strawberries for a delightful start.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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
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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your heart-shaped waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract and mix well.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron. Pour batter onto the iron and cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - While waffles cook, blend cottage cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add heavy cream and blend until light and whipped.
07 - Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes to release their juices.
08 - Serve warm waffles topped with cottage cheese whip and macerated strawberries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese whip delivers serious protein without tasting like health food, which honestly surprised me the first time.
  • Those golden heart shapes photograph so well your guests will think you spent hours in the kitchen when you barely spent twenty minutes.
  • It's the kind of dish that works equally well for a solo Sunday or feeding a crowd without any real stress.
02 -
  • Don't skip letting your melted butter cool—I once poured hot butter straight into beaten eggs and ended up with scrambled egg bits in my batter, which was a bitter lesson in patience.
  • The cottage cheese absolutely must be blended until smooth, not just stirred; any graininess ruins the luxurious mouthfeel and no amount of whipped cream can save it.
03 -
  • Add lemon or orange zest to the waffle batter if you want subtle brightness that complements the strawberries—about ½ teaspoon is perfect.
  • Strain your cottage cheese through cheesecloth for 10 minutes before blending if you want an even silkier whip with less liquid.
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