Blue Corn Waffles with Lavender Cream and Fresh Blueberries

Blue Corn Waffles with Lavender Cream and Fresh Blueberries
Ngoc Minh Ngo
Yields Makes 4 servings
We love the contrast of crunchy cornmeal, tart berries, and smooth lavender cream in these waffles, a version of the ones on the ever-changing brunch menu at the Lark Creek Inn in Larkspur, CA. Prep and Cook Time: 40 minutes.

Ingredients

 3/4 cup blue or yellow cornmeal
 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 3 tablespoons sugar
 2 large eggs
 1 cup buttermilk
 3 tablespoons melted butter
  Blueberries
Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 597Calories from Fat 53
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 20g100%
Cholesterol 213mg71%
Sodium 660mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 62g21%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk in the eggs and buttermilk until well blended, then stir in the butter.

Step 2
2

Cook in a waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions. Serve hot with lavender cream (recipe follows) and fresh blueberries.

Step 3
3

Lavender cream. Cook 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream and a scant 1/4 teaspoon dried culinary lavender in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Cool completely, then strain. Stir in another 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream and 1 tablespoon sugar, then whip to soft peaks. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Ingredients

 3/4 cup blue or yellow cornmeal
 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 3 tablespoons sugar
 2 large eggs
 1 cup buttermilk
 3 tablespoons melted butter
  Blueberries

Directions

Step 1
1

In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk in the eggs and buttermilk until well blended, then stir in the butter.

Step 2
2

Cook in a waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions. Serve hot with lavender cream (recipe follows) and fresh blueberries.

Step 3
3

Lavender cream. Cook 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream and a scant 1/4 teaspoon dried culinary lavender in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Cool completely, then strain. Stir in another 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream and 1 tablespoon sugar, then whip to soft peaks. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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