Belgian waffles with meringue and fresh berries
4 servings
180 minutes
Belgian waffles with meringue and fresh berries are a true delight for gourmets. Their history dates back to traditional Belgian cuisine, famous for its crispy, airy waffles. In this recipe, classic waffles gain sophistication from the delicate meringue and fresh berries. The flavor combines crispy, slightly sweet waffles with the airy lightness of meringue and the refreshing tartness of berries. They are perfect for a morning breakfast, an elegant dessert, or cozying up on a rainy day. Adding cinnamon enhances the depth of flavor, creating a warm and aromatic composition. Serve them hot to enjoy the contrast of textures and fullness of taste. Belgian waffles with meringue are a gastronomic journey into the world of refined pleasures to share with loved ones.
1
Heat the milk to 35 degrees and add butter until fully melted.
- Milk: 600 ml
- Butter: 100 g
2
Mix flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and yeast separately, add an egg and mix. Carefully incorporate the dry mixture with the egg and blend until smooth, then strain and let sit for 3 hours. Then bake the waffles.
- Wheat flour: 350 g
- Sugar: 200 g
- Salt: 4 g
- Soda: 1 g
- Dry yeast: 4 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Mix sugar and water and heat to 125 degrees. Whip the egg whites to a light foam, add the syrup, and whip for about 10 minutes until homogeneous.
- Sugar: 200 g
- Water: 68 ml
- Egg white: 70 g
4
Place hot waffles on a plate, top with a meringue quenelle. Sprinkle with cinnamon and fresh berries.
- Fresh berries: 50 g
- Cocoa: 3 g