Belgian Waffles with Berry Compote

Ingredients

• 2 cup s all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1 1/2 cup s whole milk
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cup s mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
• 2 tbsp sugar, for compote
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• whipped cream, for serving
• maple syrup, for serving

Steps

1. 1

   Whisk flour, 3 tbsp sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

2. 2

   In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

3. 3

   Beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Gently fold into the batter.

4. 4

   For the compote, combine berries, 2 tbsp sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, crushing some berries as they soften.

5. 5

   Preheat waffle iron and cook batter according to manufacturer's instructions until golden and crisp.

6. 6

   Serve waffles topped with warm berry compote, whipped cream, and a drizzle of maple syrup.