Chocolate waffles with a fresh raspberry syrup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFlour
1tablespoonBaking powder
¼teaspoonSalt
cupMelted semisweet chocolate
2Egg yolks
1teaspoonVanilla
cupMilk
½cupPlus 5 tablespoons melted
Butter
2Egg whites
½cupSugar
2pintsFresh raspberries
dashGrand Marnier
2cupsSweetened whipped cream
Shaker of powdered sugar

Directions

In a mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl beat the chocolate, egg yolks and vanilla slightly. Beat the milk and ½ cup of the butter into the egg mixture. Fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Stir until combined yet still slightly lumpy. In a small bowl beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold beaten egg whites into batter , leaving little fluffs of egg whites. Pour 1 cup batter onto grids of a preheated, lightly greased waffle iron (grease the waffle iron with 2 tablespoons of the butter, in all). Close lid quickly: do not open during baking. Bake according to the manufacturer's directions for the waffle iron. In a saute pan, melt the remaining butter. Add the sugar, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Add the raspberries and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the Grand Marnier. Flame the liquor and continue to cook for 1 minute. Serve the waffles with the raspberry syrup and sweetened whipped cream. Garnish with powdered sugar.

Yield: 4 servings

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