Overnight Waffles with Whipped Meyer Lemon Cream and Strawberries Recipe
Delight in these airy overnight waffles topped with a luscious whipped Meyer lemon cream and fresh strawberries. This easy-to-prepare recipe allows the batter to ferment overnight for an extra fluffy texture and a subtle tang, complemented perfectly by the citrusy cream and sweet maple syrup or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (night before) + 15 minutes (morning)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: Overnight fermentation plus 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Waffle Batter
- 2 cups warm whole milk
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Toppings
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Maple syrup or powdered sugar, for serving
Whipped Meyer Lemon Cream
- 4 ounces mascarpone or cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice plus 1-2 teaspoons zest, to your taste
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Prepare the batter overnight: In a medium mixing bowl, combine warm whole milk, instant yeast, kosher salt, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. Cover the bowl and let the batter sit overnight at room temperature to ferment and develop flavor.
- Mix in eggs and baking soda: In the morning, preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and baking soda until combined, then fold this mixture into the fermented batter gently.
- Cook the waffles: Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook according to your device’s directions until golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Make the whipped Meyer lemon cream: Using an electric mixer, beat the mascarpone or cream cheese with Meyer lemon juice until smooth. Gradually add the heavy whipping cream and whip until soft peaks form. Add honey and Meyer lemon zest to taste, and whip again briefly until everything is well combined.
- Serve: Plate the waffles and top with the whipped Meyer lemon cream and fresh sliced strawberries. Drizzle with maple syrup or sprinkle powdered sugar for added sweetness. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Letting the batter ferment overnight helps with flavor development and produces a lighter, fluffier waffle texture.
- You can substitute mascarpone with cream cheese based on availability or preference.
- Adjust the sweetness in the whipped cream by varying the honey amount to your taste.
- Fresh strawberries add a nice tart balance, but you can swap with other fresh berries if desired.
- Ensure your waffle iron is well preheated for even cooking and a crisp exterior.