Golden Crispy Waffles with Strawberries & Cream
Fluffy, golden waffles topped with fresh strawberries and cloud-soft whipped cream—a classic American breakfast that tastes restaurant-quality but takes under 25 minutes. The secret is buttermilk and a hot waffle iron for maximum crisp.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 562
- Protein
- 12g

Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled & halved
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
Instructions
- 1
Heat waffle iron to high. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- 2
Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter in another bowl until smooth.
- 3
Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined—lumps are fine, don't overmix.
- 4
Pour batter into waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy, ~4 minutes per waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.
- 5
Whip cold heavy cream with 1 tbsp sugar until soft peaks form, ~2 minutes with a whisk or mixer.
- 6
Stack waffles on plates, top with strawberries and a generous dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- waffle iron
- two mixing bowls
- whisk
- measuring cups & spoons
- chef's knife (for strawberries)
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