Lemon Meringue Waffles

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Lemon Meringue Waffles

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Tangy

One of my favorite puddings is lemon meringue pie -- I love the contrast between the sharp lemon filling and the sweet marshmallow-like topping. Here I have combined the classic flavors and textures of the pie to make a waffle dessert.

Ingredients

• 1/2 quantity Basic waffle batter sweetened
• 1 tsp lemon rind finely grated
• 6 Tbsp Greek or whole-milk, yogurt
• 6 Tbsp lemon curd
• 6 small meringues lightly crushed
• Mint leaves to decorate

Basic Waffle Batter

• 2 cups plain flour 250g
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp extra-fine sugar 30g, optional
• 1 egg separated
• 1 1/4 cups milk 100ml
• 1/4 stick unsalted butter melted, 30g

• 1 egg separated
• 1 1/4 cups milk 100ml
• 1/4 stick unsalted butter melted, 30g

Instructions

• Prepare the half quantity of waffle batter, adding the lemon rind to the batter. Cook the waffles and keep warm until you are ready to serve.
• To serve, gently swirl the yogurt and lemon curd together and spoon on top of the waffles. Sprinkle with crushed meringue and decorate with mint leaves.

Basic Waffle Batter

• This batter contains the raising agent baking soda, so use the batter as soon as possible to ensure that the airy, spongy texture is retained. Add the extra-fine sugar if serving with a sweet topping.
• Prepare and preheat the waffle irons or waffle machine as directed. Combine the flour with the baking soda, salt and sugar, if using, in a bowl and make a well in the center. Add the egg yolk and milk, and gradually work into the flour using a whisk. Beat gently until smooth. Carefully stir in the melted butter.
• In a grease-free bowl, whisk the egg white until stiff and carefully fold into the batter using a large metal spoon.

Notes

Reprinted from Crepes, Waffles & Pancakes!: Over 100 Recipes for Hearty Meals, Light Snacks, and Delicious Desserts by Kathryn Hawkins. (May 2006; $15.95US; 1-56148-520-9) Copyright by Good Books (www.goodbks.com). Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Author

Kathryn Hawkins is an experienced food writer and stylist. She has worked on several women's magazines on the full-time staff and now as a freelancer. Kathryn recently moved to Scotland from London, and now works from her beautiful Victorian guesthouse. She plans to open a cooking school and run residential and one-day culinary workshops in the house.

Kathryn enjoys using local produce in her cooking and writes on a wide range of cooking subjects. Her special interests include casual dining, regional food, cakes and baking, kid's cooking, food for health and healthy eating. Kathryn has been writing cookbooks for over a decade and has written several books on healthy eating.

For more information, please visit www.goodbks.com.