Banana Blueberry Waffles Recipes

BANANA & BLUEBERRY WAFFLES WITH CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Cherry Sauce: Using a large pot combine sugar, almond extract, water and corn syrup.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.
• Next reduce the heat to a simmer and add the lime rind and cherries and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes longer.
• If you want a thicker sauce add 1 1/2 tsps of cornstarch and 3 tsps of water to a mug, whisk well to remove lumps.
• Add to hot cherry sauce bringing to a boil, cook until desired thickness is achieved.
• Cream Topping: In a large bowl whip sour cream and mascarpone cheese until a soft peak forms then gently mix into the whipped cream.
• Place covered in fridge until needed.
• Waffles: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
• In a smaller bowl whisk together the buttermilk, 2% milk, mascarpone cheese and egg yolks.
• Next gently whisk the milk mixture into the flour mixture until just combined.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff. Gently fold into the waffle batter then add the blueberries and diced bananas.
• Brush hot waffle iron lightly with vegetable oil and pour batter into each waffle mold.
• Cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions until golden (3 minutes).
• Place waffles in low oven in 1 layer to stay crisp.
• When ready to assemble, place waffle or waffles on plate, place a generous amount of topping in center of waffles and pour desired amount of cherry sauce over top and ENJOY.