Ah, waffles… perfect for weekend brunch, lunch or dinner!

We’ve used Urban Pantry Waffles because they are super good, but feel free to make your own.

For a touch of tartness that balances the ice-cream beautifully, we’ve topped off the waffles with macerated strawberries.

Macerating adds flavor by drawing out the fruit juices and making a yummy syrup that coats the berries.

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Ingredients

6 waffles
½ punnet strawberries, to serve
1 tbsp Pistachios, chopped (optional)
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.