Mascarpone Waffle Sammies

Treat the family to a Saturday morning breakfast of waffle sammies, served open-faced or sandwich-style.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup (8 ounces) Wisconsin Mascarpone Cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup (4 ounces) butter,* melted
2 cups fresh fruit (sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, etc.)

Cooking Directions:

1. Stir together Mascarpone, honey and vanilla; set aside.
2. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. Make a well in center; add eggs, buttermilk and butter all at once; stir just until moistened.
3. Bake waffles according to waffle iron manufacturer’s directions.
4. Spread waffles with Mascarpone mixture and top with fruit.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

*If using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.

Recipe and photograph are the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.