Wisconsin Mascarpone Waffle Sammies

Number of servings: 8 to 10

Category: Breakfast

Ingredients:
1 cup (8 ounces) Wisconsin Mascarpone Cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup (4 ounces) butter,* melted
2 cups fresh fruit (sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, etc.)

Directions:
Stir together Mascarpone, honey and vanilla; set aside. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. Make a well in center; add eggs, buttermilk and butter all at once; stir just until moistened. Bake waffles according to waffle iron manufacturer’s directions.

Spread waffles with Mascarpone mixture and top with fruit. Waffle sammies may be served open-faced or sandwich-style using two waffle sections.

* If using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt.