Dark Chocolate Waffles with Citrus Puree – Christiann Koepke

Author: Christiann Koepke

Dark Chocolate Waffles

  • Serves 6
  • 325 g 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 50 g ½ cup dutch cocoa powder
  • 30 g ¼ cup coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 large eggs separated
  • 240 g 1 cup whole milk
  • 230 g 1 cup buttermilk
  • 115 g ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate around 70% cacao

Citrus Puree

  • Makes 3 1/2 cups
  • Note: Makes enough for leftovers to drink!
  • 2 cara cara oranges
  • 2 blood oranges
  • 1 tangerine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste

Toppings:

  • Plain yogurt
  • Pure maple syrup
  • Butter optional
  • Granola see this recipe!
  • Orange puree
  • Orange slice optional, for garnish
  • Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form for approximately 2 1/2 minutes.In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a small bowl, add egg yolks, milk, buttermilk, butter, and vanilla. stir with a whisk.
  • Melt dark chocolate over double boiler on stove, removing from heat as soon as it’s melted. Add wet mixture to dry, mixing only till combined. As a final step, working in 2 batches, fold egg whites and melted chocolate, alternating each time into batter just until combined. Do not over mix, but ensure that it’s well incorporated throughout.
  • Heat a waffle iron to the proper heat setting for your iron and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Working in batches, cook waffles following the waffle iron instructions, approximately 4-6 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a baking sheet, cover loosely with foil, and keep warm in oven until ready to serve at 175 degrees.
  • To prepare citrus puree, peel all citrus and add to blender such as a blended or vitamix. Add vanilla and puree for 2-3 minutes until it’s whipped and creamy in texture. You can also use a standard blender or even food processor, but you’ll likely want to strain the juice depending on your preference of the pulp. Store in mason jar in fridge and use within 1-2 days. Great to enjoy as a glass of orange juice! Feel free to dilute with water or kombucha for a lighter drink.
  • Serve waffles with noted toppings above and enjoy!