Chocolate Waffles with Mixed Berry Sauce

These waffles are perfect for a special occasion or a special treat. The chocolatey waffles are accent by a delicious mixed berry sauce and off course topped with a bit of whipped cream for an extra special touch.

When I went to make the waffles I almost used my dark chocolate cocoa powder, since I prefer dark chocolate over semi-sweet or milk chocolate. But then at the last second I decided to follow the recipe as written and use regular cocoa powder. I am glad I did, because these waffles were very chocolatey and I think the dark chocolate cocoa powder would have made them too chocolatey for my taste.

Chocolate Waffles with Mixed Berry Sauce

Ingredients:

Mixed Berry Sauce

• 3 cups frozen mixed berries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Chocolate Waffles

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions:

Mixed Berry Sauce

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the berries, sugar and water.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat and then turn down the heat to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle in the cornstarch and stir to combine. Continue to simmer the berry sauce, while stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
4. Set aside while you make the waffles.

Chocolate Waffles

1. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and sugar.
2. In a large bowl whisk together the milk, eggs and vanilla extract.
3. Add the flour mixture to the milk and egg mixture and whisk together just until combined. Stir in the melted butter.
4. Cook the batter according to your waffle iron instructions.
5. Top the waffles with berry sauce and whipped cream if desired.