Jul 14 2026
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Lemon Poppyseed Waffle Recipe

Inspired by Two Hands
Time45m
Serves4

Vanilla mascarpone cream, strawberries, bergamot maple syrup

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Ingredients

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Waffle Ingredients

Vanilla Mascarpone Cream Ingredients

Strawberry Topping Ingredients

Bergamot Maple Syrup Ingredients

Method

Waffle Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, and poppy seeds until well combined.

  2. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some lumps are okay.

  4. 4

    Preheat Waffle Iron

    Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  5. 5

    Cook Waffles

    Once preheated, pour the appropriate amount of batter onto the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown and crispy.

Vanilla Mascarpone Cream Preparation

  1. 6

    Whip Cream

    In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  2. 7

    Combine with Mascarpone

    In another bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

  3. 8

    Fold Together

    Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.

Strawberry Topping Preparation

  1. 9

    Prepare Strawberries

    Wash and hull the fresh strawberries, then slice them into quarters.

  2. 10

    Sweeten Strawberries

    In a bowl, sprinkle the sliced strawberries with sugar and let them macerate for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Bergamot Maple Syrup Preparation

  1. 11

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan over low heat, combine maple syrup and bergamot essence. Stir gently until warmed through.

Serving

  1. 12

    Plate the Waffles

    Serve the waffles warm, topped with a generous dollop of vanilla mascarpone cream, the sweetened strawberries, and a drizzle of bergamot maple syrup.

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