Description
Savory, crispy waffles made with grated halloumi cheese, drizzled with spicy-sweet hot honey and topped with a light, refreshing whipped mint cream. A perfect brunch or appetizer dish.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup grated halloumi cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in grated halloumi cheese.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then mix in milk and melted butter. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Preheat a waffle iron and lightly grease. Pour batter onto the iron and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- For the hot honey: In a small saucepan, warm honey over low heat. Stir in red pepper flakes and let infuse for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- For the whipped mint cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, chopped mint, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Serve waffles hot, drizzled with hot honey and topped with a dollop of whipped mint cream.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.