Strawberry Heart Waffles Delight (Print Version)

Golden heart waffles with whipped cottage cheese and sliced strawberries offer a light, flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Waffles

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1¾ cups whole milk
07 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For the Cottage Cheese Whip

09 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
10 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
11 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - ¼ cup heavy cream

→ For the Strawberry Topping

13 - 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat your heart-shaped waffle iron according to manufacturer specifications.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs thoroughly, then incorporate milk, melted cooled butter, and vanilla extract.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain light texture.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron. Pour batter onto the iron and cook until golden brown 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 forms.
07 - Toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes to release juices and develop flavor.
08 - Place warm waffles on serving plates. Top generously with cottage cheese whip and macerated strawberries. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The cottage cheese whip tastes indulgent but feels light, protein-packed enough to keep you satisfied through a busy morning.
  • Heart-shaped waffles make even a solo breakfast feel special, like you're treating yourself the way you deserve.
  • Everything comes together in under 35 minutes, so you can actually enjoy the result instead of spending your whole morning cooking.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the batter, and I learned this the hard way by making dense, rubbery waffles my first attempt—a few small lumps are actually a sign you're doing it right.
  • Let the cottage cheese cool slightly or blend it ahead of time, because blending warm cottage cheese can make it thin and soupy instead of whipped and voluminous.
03 -
  • If you want to sneak in extra brightness, add lemon or orange zest directly to the batter—it's subtle but transforms the whole flavor profile.
  • Greek yogurt is a legitimate substitute for cottage cheese if you prefer, though it's slightly tangier and you might want to reduce the vanilla slightly.
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