Waffle Bar
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Waffle Bar
Description
The Waffle Bar centers around large waffles that can be homemade or store-bought, kept warm until serving. Varied bite-sized fruits provide freshness and sweetness, while options like prosciutto or deli ham add savory contrast. Flavored spreadable cheeses offer creamy textures and additional flavors to complement the waffles and toppings.
Toppings such as whipped cream, maple syrup, chocolate or caramel sauces, nuts, fruit curds, Nutella, peanut butter, jam, honey, and edible flowers create numerous flavor combinations. Guests can assemble their own waffles according to preference, making it useful for gatherings or family meals with varied tastes.
The recipe suggests reheating waffles briefly in the oven to restore warmth and crispness. Storing extras in a warming tray or oven set to low heat helps maintain temperature for subsequent servings. Using different waffle recipes accommodates dietary needs, such as whole wheat or gluten-free options.
Ingredients
- 8-16 waffle large
- 4-8 cups Fruit in different varieties, bite-sized
- 12-16 ounces prosciutto or deli ham or other breakfast meat
- 4-8 ounces spreadable cheese 1-2 packages, flavored
- Whipped Cream large bowl
- maple syrup chocolate, caramel sauces for serving, fruit optional
- Fruit chocolate, caramel sauces for serving, fruit optional
- Optional additional toppings. yogurt, nuts, fruit curd, edible flowers, Nutella, peanut butter, jam, honey
Instructions
- Prepare waffles if you’re not buying them (recipe link in note below). Refrigerate until needed (or keep frozen if you’re using frozen waffles or making yours farther in advance).
- Cut fruit into bite sized pieces. Consider making melon balls from large fruits like cantaloupe and even dragon fruit. Store covered and refrigerated until needed.
- Shortly before serving, reheat the waffles in 350F oven oven for about 5 minutes. If you have a warming tray, you can use this to keep the waffles warm on the serving table. For second helpings, keep some extra waffles in the oven set to warm (170F) or just reheat a quick second batch at 350F again (or pop them in the toaster).
- Plate your toppings as needed, then assemble them on your waffle bar serving table.
Notes
- Reheat waffles in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Keep extras warm on a warming tray or in an oven set to 170°F.
- You can use whole wheat or gluten free keto waffle recipes to accommodate preferences.