Chocolate Strawberry Waffles A La Mode Food

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY WAFFLES

Steps:

• NOTE: Use a Belgian Waffle Maker or reduce batter portion to 1/4 cup per waffle and cooking time to 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes per waffle.
• Beat egg whites until stiff. Set aside.
• Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar together.
• Beat the egg yolks with the sour cream, milk and chocolate syrup.
• Mix the oil with the melted butter, using a small bowl.
• Add the sour cream mixture - alternate
• with the oil and butter mixture - to
• the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
• Fold in the egg whites.
• Pour 1/2 Cup of batter into a lightly greased waffle maker (see NOTE above).
• Bake for 4 or 5 minutes or until the steaming stops.
• Repeat for the remainder of the batch of waffles.
• Whip the whipped cream until stiff and fluffy but not dry.
• Top hot waffles with sliced strawberries and whipped cream.
• Serve at once.

CHOCOLATE-STRAWBERRY WAFFLE BALL ON A STICK

Steps:

• Thread each strawberry onto a wooden skewer; place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for about 30 minutes.
• Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high at 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is almost melted; remove and stir until smooth. Dip the strawberries in the melted chocolate; return to the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until the chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes.
• Heat 4 to 6 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 330 degrees. While the oil heats, prepare the pancake and waffle mix as the label directs.
• Dip the chocolate-covered strawberries in the batter, turning to coat; let any excess drip off. (If the batter is too thin, add 1 to 3 more tablespoons dry mix.) Carefully place the berries in the hot oil (skewers and all); fry, turning as needed, until the batter is golden and just cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels or a rack. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to re-harden. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

STRAWBERRY WAFFLES

Steps:

• Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
• Place strawberries, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg in a blender; process until smooth. Add pureed strawberry mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
• Coat a waffle iron with cooking spray; preheat. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter per 4-inch waffle onto hot waffle iron; spread batter to edges.
• Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until steaming stops; repeat with remaining batter. Serve hot with warm Buttered Strawberry Sauce.