Description
St. Patrick’s Day waffles, green of course with a hint of cocoa and a cream cheese topping. Serve with maple syrup and you have a real treat!
Ingredients
- FOR THE TOPPING:
- 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Slightly Softened
- ¼ cups Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Or Extract
- 1 cup Whipping Cream
- FOR THE WAFFLES:
- 2 cups Unbleached Flour (or All-purpose)
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder (aluminum Free Recommended)
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1-¾ cup Reduced-fat Milk
- ⅓ cups Canola Oil
- 2 Large Eggs
- Green Food Coloring
Preparation
For the topping:
1. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar.
2. Add vanilla and cream, beat well, until very creamy and thickened. Place in fridge until ready to use.
For the waffles:
1. Place all dry ingredients into a medium-large mixing bowl and whisk together.
2. Place all wet ingredients (except food coloring) in a small bowl and mix well.
3. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix until combined, some small lumps will remain.
4. Add green food coloring as desired.
5. Cook according to waffle iron directions. Serve with cream cheese topping and maple syrup.
