Chocolate Strawberry Waffle Ball On A Stick Recipes

STRAWBERRY WAFFLES WITH STRAWBERRY-BLACK PEPPER BUTTER AND LEMON CURD CREAM

Steps:

• For the strawberry waffles: Finely dice eight of the strawberries, and combine in a small bowl with 1 heaping tablespoon sugar and the raspberry liqueur if using. Let sit at room temperature until the strawberries soften slightly and release some juice, about 15 minutes. Thinly slice the remaining strawberries lengthwise, and toss with remaining 1 heaping tablespoon sugar.
• Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and whisk until the mixture just comes together. Fold in the diced strawberries and their juices, and the melted butter until just combined (if the strawberries are super juicy, use a slotted spoon to transfer the berries to the batter and add just a teaspoon or so of the juices). Cover, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• For the strawberry-black pepper butter: Combine the strawberries, butter, honey, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until almost smooth. Scrape into a bowl, and set aside at room temperature.
• For the lemon curd whipped cream: Combine the heavy cream and lemon zest in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment. Whip until slightly thickened. Add the lemon curd, and continue whipping until soft peaks form. Chill until ready to serve.
• Heat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions. Brush with melted butter, and ladle batter onto the iron. Close the cover, and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately, or transfer the waffle to a rack set over a baking sheet and keep warm in a 200-degree oven. Repeat with the remaining batter and melted butter.
• Top the waffles with strawberry butter, sliced strawberries and a dollop of the whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Lay 1 sheet of the pie dough on the floured surface. Lightly brush the dough with water, then place the second sheet of dough directly on top. Roll the double layer of dough into a 12-inch round. Fit into a 9-inch tart pan, pressing into the bottom and trimming any excess at the top of the pan. Use a fork to gently prick holes all over the bottom of the crust. Line the crust with aluminum foil and fill it with dried beans, uncooked rice or pie weights. Bake until the edges brown slightly, about 20 minutes; remove the foil and continue to bake until the crust is golden brown all over, about 20 minutes more. Cool on a wire rack while making the filling.
• Heat the cream, milk and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until it comes to a simmer and the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the chocolate and let stand 5 minutes. Whisk until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to stir in the egg.
• Spread the jam over the bottom of the tart. Pour the chocolate mixture over the jam and bake until the filling is slightly jiggly in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until cold. Top with sliced strawberries.

STRAWBERRIES ON STICKS

Steps:

• Thread 3 berries on each soaked wooden skewer. Braai (grill) for 3 to 4 minutes, turning until charred and slightly soft.

CHOCOLATE WAFFLES

Steps:

• Melt the butter and shortening in a small saucepan, stirring to combine; remove from the heat and set aside. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
• Whisk the eggs, milk, chocolate syrup and vanilla in a large liquid measuring cup or a separate bowl. Whisk the egg mixture into the flour mixture until combined. (The batter will be slightly lumpy.) Whisk in the butter mixture until combined.
• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Preheat a waffle iron and spray with cooking spray. Ladle some of the batter into the waffle iron to within an inch of the edge (1/3 to 1/2 cup batter, depending on your waffle iron); cook until crisp. Transfer the waffle to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining batter.
• Divide the waffles among plates. Dust with confectioners'sugar and top with berries and/or chocolate syrup.