Animal-Shaped Waffles
Animal-Shaped Waffles are a creative and playful dessert, primarily made for children, but enjoyed by adults as well. While waffles originated in Belgium and France, this fun version has spread in modern kitchens to make mealtime even more entertaining. Imagine the excitement of children choosing their favorite animal shapes and decorating the eyes, ears, and noses with fresh fruit! This recipe is perfect for birthday parties or weekend family breakfasts when you want to make something special.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Melt the butter over low heat, then let it cool for a few minutes.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
3
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the milk and melted butter. Mix well.
4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Avoid overmixing.
5
Preheat your animal-shaped waffle maker and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
6
Pour a portion of the batter into the mold and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
7
Repeat the baking process with the remaining batter, and keep the waffles warm until serving.
8
Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler or on low heat.
9
Decorate the animal-shaped waffles with fresh fruit, using banana slices for ears, blueberries for eyes, and strawberries for noses.
10
Drizzle with the melted chocolate, then add whipped cream or honey for extra sweetness.
