Celebrate peach season and the holiday weekend with a special breakfast {or dessert}: peaches and cream waffles. Sweet, juicy peaches and homemade whipped cream is a match made in heaven. Yeast-leavened Belgian waffles and maple syrup added to the equation only make it better. {Although I have to admit that my 2 1/2-year old actually wasn’t that interested in his waffle this time because all he wanted was the peaches and cream!} It’s such a simple, fuss-free breakfast and yet it is so good.
The key to these waffles is using peaches in the peak of peach season. With some fruits, you can get away with the frozen version or using them year round. But not with peaches. In this case, at least, the peaches are the star and you need them to be perfect: sweet, juicy, not too firm, not too soft…just right. {There’s not much worse than a grainy, spongy, mushy peach!} Enjoy these waffles while you can because you’ll have to wait until next summer to have them again. 
Peaches and Cream Waffles
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Description
Celebrate peach season with these delightful peaches and cream waffles, featuring sweet, juicy peaches and homemade whipped cream atop yeast-leavened Belgian waffles.
Ingredients
- 2-4 peaches, peeled and sliced
Homemade Whipped Cream
- 1 cup (237mL) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 – 1 tsp (2,5-5mL) vanilla, to taste
- 1 1/2 tsp (6g) sugar, to taste
Yeast-Leavened Belgian Waffles
- 2 1/2 cups (248g) flour
- 3 Tbsp (36g) sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp (9g) yeast
- 1 1/4 tsp (6g) salt
- 2 cups (473mL) very warm milk
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup (76,5g) butter, melted
- 1 tsp (5mL) vanilla extract
- Splash of almond extract, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the yeast-leavened Belgian waffle batter according to the Villaware Belgian waffle maker instructions.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, about 5-7 minutes depending on your waffle iron.
- For the homemade whipped cream, combine the heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat on high using a hand-held mixer or a KitchenAid mixer with the whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. This will take several minutes.
- Serve the waffles warm, topped with sliced peaches, a generous dollop of homemade whipped cream, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
Use peaches at the peak of their season for the best flavor. Avoid using frozen peaches as they won’t provide the same texture and taste. These waffles are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a toaster or oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 60
*Yeast-leavened Belgian waffle recipe courtesy of the Villaware Belgian waffle maker instructions manual.
