So I may or may not be a massive Stranger Things fan and I’d be remiss not to include a recipe in honor of it here. What better way to celebrate than with waffles & strawberry syrup with whipped cream? It’s the favorite dish of my favorite character, Eleven! (Awesome girls of the world UNITE)
So while this recipe might be a little more complicated than the kids of Hawkins can handle (let’s save the frozen waffles for them), this is an awesome accompaniment to the Season 2 premiere on Oct. 27!
Seriously, I am counting down the days.
And the awesome thing about this post is that the waffle itself is very versatile and perfect for parties.
Because what every Stranger Things party needs is a waffle bar!
So start with the waffle recipe, make the strawberry syrup and whipped cream, then get creative! There’s also a blueberry lavender syrup that I put on everything, bananas foster sauce, assorted fruit like bananas, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, good ol’ maple syrup and things like honey, yogurt, ice cream (yes!), chocolate syrup or caramel and some extra fun toppings like nuts, chocolate chips, marshmallows and sprinkles!
Let everyone top their waffle as they wish for a pretty hands-off and fun experience!
And, well…
I know the ingredient list seems long, and at a glance it might seem really involved, but I promise it goes faster than you think and the outcome is completely worth it!
Start the strawberry syrup simmering (say that five times fast) while you mix the waffle batter and then whip up the whipped cream at the very end – it takes less than 5 minutes.
Speaking of whipped cream, did you know that the narrower the container you mix it in, the faster it will come together? If you’ve made whipped cream before and found that it took forever, try using a mason jar, quart sized takeout soup container, large wide-mouthed cup, or really anything that is tall and just fits your immersion blender or hand mixer.
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Waffles & Strawberry Syrup – a Stranger Things Recipe
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Fluffy Belgian waffles & strawberry syrup, with a heaping spoonful of homemade whipped cream! Great for breakfast in bed on special days, or we have suggestions for an awesome waffle bar to celebrate the return of Stranger Things!
Ingredients
For the Waffles:
- 2 c. AP flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 TB sugar
- 2 eggs, yolks and whites separated
- 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
- 4 TB unsalted butter, melted
- 1 c. cold club soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- oil, to grease waffle iron
For the Strawberry Syrup:
- 1 lb strawberries, hulled and cut into about 1/4″ cubes
- 1/4 c. orange juice
- 3 TB sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp powdered sugar
Instructions
For the Strawberry Syrup:
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the strawberries, orange juice, sugar and vanilla extract.
- Simmer uncovered for 25-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until much of the liquid has evaporated. Set aside to cool.
For the Waffles:
- Preheat your waffle iron and gently oil the plates with oil and a paper towel.
- While the strawberries are simmering, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
- In a separate medium bowl, whip the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, whisk together the yolks and buttermilk. Gently pour in the melted butter while whisking.
- Fold the buttermilk mixture in with the egg whites, then fold in the club soda as well.
- Gently combine the wet mixture with the dry until mixed. There should still be lumps.
- Fill the waffle iron with about 1/2 c. of the batter and cook according to manufacturer directions, typically 5-10 minutes and flipping at least once or twice. When it stops steaming, it’s usually a good indicator that the waffles are done. Adjust amount of batter as needed, according to the size of your waffle iron and preferred waffle size.
For the Whipped Cream:
- Pour the heavy cream, vanilla extract and powdered sugar in a tall, cylindrical container that fits your immersion blender or hand mixer (or use a stand mixer). Large mouth mason jars, cups, and soup takeout containers work well for this.
- Mix on high speed until it rises and thickens, to the consistency you prefer, usually about 1 or 2 minutes. Be warned: if you mix it too much it will turn into butter.
- Serve waffles warm, topped with the strawberry syrup and a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
The total time is a wide estimate – if the strawberry sauce is cooking while the waffles are in the iron, then 40 minutes (5-10 per waffle) of total cook time is more realistic.
Keep the cooked waffles in a 200°F oven to keep them warm until serving.
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Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery says
Okay, I originally read this title as homemade ICE cream and was all “Yes! Ice cream for breakfast! YESSSS someone who gets me!” Fine. I’ll settle for strawberry syrup and (sigh) whipped cream.
Sarah says
Haha! I did a cinnamon bun ice cream a couple weeks ago that I’m sure could totally pass for breakfast! I’m right there with you.
Tara @ Simple Food 365 says
Oh. My. Waffles. Wow, do those look fantastic! I seriously want to grab a fork and dig in. Great recipe and fantastic photos!!
Anne Murphy says
I love homemade whipped cream on my waffles! But that strawberry syrup… that looks wonderful. I’d been thinking I wanted to try making a fruit syrup – now I have to!
linda spiker says
These are so pretty I came back for a second look! I adore waffles and strawberry syrup!
Just Jo says
Ooo I just adore waffles and am always looking for recipes, as I’ve not found the perfect one yet. I haven’t seen any that add soda to them – how intriguing! I will definitely give them a try and report back 😀 I may add a slug of Chambord to my strawberries though 😉
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
I like the way you think! The boyfriend recently bought me a waffle iron. And by that I mean he really bought it for himself since he loves waffles! I will definitely have to make your recipe for him.
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says
I so want these for breakfast tomorrow! I love homemade whipped cream and these remind me of my mom making waffles for Sunday breakfast. I bet they are delicious!!
Oana@AdoreFoods says
These waffles are so fluffy and perfect looking! Have to get myself a waffle iron as soon as possible to try your recipe!
Manila Spoon says
When my little girl sees this she’ll be practically begging me to make this as she absolutely loves waffles and strawberries together! Yum!
Thanh | Eat, Little Bird says
I’m a big fan of waffles and we have a tradition of making waffles or pancakes at home every Thursday (I have both children at home with me on that day). It’s interesting to see club soda in your list of ingredients! For that reason alone, I would be curious to try this recipe 🙂
Byron Thomas says
I have major waffle envy right now. I recently discovered that waffle irons and me do not mix. LOL. For the life of me, try as I might, I cannot get a waffle to turn out light and fluffy. I blame my waffle iron; after all, it can’t be something that I’m doing wrong! 😉 I noticed that you folded the egg whites into the waffle mixture. I have not done this step before so I’m going to try it again. Fingers crossed! 🙂
linda spiker says
Yes please!!! I could eat this everyday!
Vanessa Price says
I hardly ever order waffles and I never make them, but every time I have them I am reminded of why I should ALL of the time. They really are super delicious, and I bet this strawberry sauce just takes it over the edge.
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
These waffles look fantastic! This is my favorite way to eat waffles. I wish I could reach through the screen and have one right now!