Waffles with Mascarpone, Figs, & Honey

Growing up our favourite breakfast was Mum’s freshly made waffles hot out of the waffle-iron with our choice of toppings. Here’s a simple yet luxurious flavour combination that you can treat yourself to, and bring back the nostalgia of Mum’s brekkie.

RECIPE BY: Sam Goodwin
MAKES: 8-10 waffles
PREPARATION: 10 minutes
COOKING: 20 minutes 

INGREDIENTS

WAFFLES

• 1 cup Self-raising flour

• 1 tbsp Caster sugar

• Pinch salt

• 1/2 cup Thickened cream, or natural yoghurt

• 1/2 cup Full cream milk

• 60gr Butter, melted

• 2 eggs, seperated

TO SERVE

• Marscapone

• Fresh figs, halved or quartered

• Honey, or Maple Syrup

• Flaked almonds

HOW

1. Preheat waffle iron

2. Sift dry ingredients into large bowl.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together cream, milk, melted butter, & egg yolks

4. Place egg whites in a separate bowl & beat until stiff peaks are formed.

5. Add dry ingredients to cream mixture & mix well

6. Gently fold egg whites into mixture

7. Lightly grease waffle iron. Spoon batter into waffle iron and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.

8. Serve hot, topped with a spoonful of mascarpone, fresh figs, flaked almonds, and a
   drizzle of honey or maple syrup.