Waffles with Strawberry Ice-cream and Macerated Strawberries…

…the ultimate weekend brunch, lunch or dinner!

To make life easier, we used Urban Pantry Waffles because they are so good…

…but you can, of course, make your own!

The macerated strawberries give this dish a touch of tartness that balances the ice-cream beautifully.

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Ingredients

6 waffles
½ punnet strawberries, to serve
1 tbsp Pistachios, chopped
A few mint leaves to garnish, if desired

Ingredients for the Macerated Strawberries

½ punnet strawberries, hulled and cut into pieces
4 tbsp sweetened balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp sugar

Ingredients for the Ice-cream

200ml cream
1 punnet strawberries, hulled and diced
2 tbsp sugar

Method for the Macerated Strawberries

Combine cut strawberries, balsamic and sugar in a bowl and let sit for 10-15 mins.

Method for the Ice-cream

Toss strawberries in sugar and set aside for 15 mins, then blitz in a blender until smooth.

Add cream and combine. Place in a freezer-proof container and freeze for at least 5 hours.

To Serve

Place waffles on a platter, add the strawberries and mint leaves.

Add the macerated strawberries and some of the juice.

Place scoops of ice cream in the centre.

Top things off by scattering over pistachios.