Waffles with Cherry Compote and Homemade Whipped Cream

waffle recipe courtesy Better Homes and Gardens

Waffles

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 3/4 cups milk

1/2 cup cooking oil

leftover cherry compote (click link for recipe)

whipped cream, see below

In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture; set aside.

In another medium bowl beat eggs slightly; stir in milk and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter should be slightly lumpy).

Pour 1 to 1 1/4 cups batter onto grids of a preheated, lightly greased waffle maker. Close lid quickly; do not open until done, about 5-6 minutes. Bake according to manufacturers directions. When done, use a fork to lift waffle off grid. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm, topped with cherry compote and whipped cream. Makes 12 to 16 (4-inch) waffles.

*Whipped Cream Recipe


1 pt. whipping cream
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract


Combine whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl.  Using an electric mixer, whip until thick stiff peaks form, adding additional powdered sugar and vanilla to taste.