Pearl Sugar Waffles with Cocoa-Almond Butter Sauce

Ingredients

For the Blackberry Compote:

• 57g granulated sugar
• 57g water
• 227g frozen blackberries

For the Cocoa-Almond Butter Sauce:

• 113g brown sugar
• 85g almond butter
• 30g cocoa powder
• 170g whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Plating:

• 10 each Pearl sugar waffles
• Sliced almonds as needed

Preparation

For the Blackberry Compote:

1. In a pot, combine the sugar, water, and 113g of the blackberries. Bring to a simmer, then puree and strain.
2. Mix the puree with the remaining 113g blackberries.

For the Cocoa-Almond Butter Sauce:

1. In a pot, combine the ingredients and bring them to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Remove from heat and cool the sauce to room temperature. Thin with additional milk if needed.

To Plate:

1. Heat 2 waffles per serving.
2. Plate and top with 30g warm Blackberry Compote and 15g Cocoa-Almond Butter Sauce.
3. Garnish with sliced almonds.

Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

• Calories: 310.57
• Total Fat: 14.041g
• Saturated Fat: 6.278g
• Trans Fat: 0.5g
• Cholesterol: 20.650mg
• Sodium: 233.53mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 41.714g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.678g
• Total Sugars: 25.821g
• Protein: 4.492g
• Vitamin D: 0.007mcg
• Calcium: 43.117mg
• Iron: 0.636mg
• Potassium: 103.62mg

Notes

This delightful waffle dish is a fusion of comfort and elegance, combining crisp, caramelized pearl sugar waffles with a bright blackberry compote and a deeply satisfying cocoa-almond butter sauce. The contrast of warm, toasty waffles with the cool, tangy burst of fruit and the rich, nutty chocolate drizzle creates a layered experience in every bite.