French Waffles with Cointreau Whipped Cream
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Description
Try adding fresh blueberries to the batter or for a more indulgent treat, some chocolate chips.
Ingredients
For the French Waffles:
- 160g plain unbleached flour
- 1 tsp caster sugar or stevia
- pinch of sea salt
- 50g (lemon myrtle) macadamia oil
- 2 eggs, whites and yolks separated
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 tsp lemon zest
For the Cointreau Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh (whipping) cream
- 2 tbsp Cointreau
To serve:
- 2-3 squares dark chocolate
Instructions
To make the Waffles:
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, macadamia oil, yolks and half the milk until smooth. Add remaining milk and zest and set the mixture aside for 10 minutes to “develop”.
- Heat waffle iron to hot.
- In the meantime, beat whites until firm peaks form. Add the whites to the mixture and fold through gently.
- Ladle batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook for 4 minutes or until the waffles are starting to turn golden brown and the steam stops coming from the machine.
To make the Cointreau Cream:
- Whip cream with Cointreau until soft peaks form. Transfer to a serving dish.
Serve:
- Dollop waffles with the whipped cream and a dusting of chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 340
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is lemon myrtle macadamia oil and can I substitute it?
Lemon myrtle macadamia oil is an Australian specialty oil with a delicate, buttery flavor and a hint of citrus. If you can’t find it, plain macadamia oil or a mild-flavored vegetable oil will work — the lemon zest already in the batter supplies the citrus note.
Why does the recipe let the batter rest for 10 minutes before adding the egg whites?
The 10-minute rest allows the flour to fully hydrate and the gluten to relax, which gives the waffles a lighter, more tender texture. The beaten egg whites are folded in gently after resting to preserve their lift.
Can I add blueberries or chocolate chips to the batter?
Yes — the excerpt specifically suggests adding fresh blueberries to the batter or chocolate chips for a more indulgent treat. Fold them in after the egg whites for even distribution without deflating the batter. 
