BLACK FOREST WAFFLES

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With their dark chocolate flavor and cherry and cream topping, these waffles add a fancy touch to brunch with very little effort. -Edith Johnson, Fruita, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 waffles (about 6-3/4 in.).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons shortening
1-3/4 cups cake flour
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, separated
1 cup milk
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Chocolate sprinkles or fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until serving., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and milk until blended. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened., In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until set., Serve waffles with whipped cream and pie filling. If desired, top with sprinkles or fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706 calories, Fat 32g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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