Raspberry Lemon Meringue Waffles

These Raspberry Lemon Meringue Waffles are a delightful combination of crispy waffles, tart lemon curd, and fluffy meringue. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup lemon curd
• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt

In another bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in milk and vegetable oil

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined

Gently fold in the fresh raspberries and lemon zest

Preheat your waffle iron and grease it lightly

Pour waffle batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown and crisp

While waffles are cooking, warm the lemon curd in the microwave for 30 seconds

For the meringue, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form

Serve waffles topped with a drizzle of warm lemon curd and a generous dollop of meringue

Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue, if desired