Waffles: Pumpkin Waffles with Cinnamon-Nutmeg Cream

By NicoleS

Warm pumpkin waffles with pillows of spiced cream and drizzles of maple syrup deliver the flavors of autumn. Freshly grated nutmeg imparts the best flavor, but you can substitute ground, using half the amount.

Ingredients

• For the Cinnamon-Nutmeg Cream:
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pumpkin Waffles:
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, or 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon each ground ginger and ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• Warm maple syrup for serving

Preparation

Step 1

To make the cinnamon-nutmeg cream, in the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, whip the cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Add the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, and whisk until just set, 1-2 minutes. (The cream can be made 3 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate.)

Preheat a waffle maker.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin, butter, and vanilla.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour in the egg mixture. Whisk until mostly smooth, with just a few lumps.

Ladle the batter into the waffle maker, using 1/2-3/4 cup batter per batch. Spread the batter so that it almost reaches the edges of the waffle maker. Cook until the waffles are crisp and browned, 3-4 minutes.

Using a spatula, remove the waffles from the waffle maker and serve right away, or place on a baking sheet in a single layer in a 200°F oven for up to 20 minutes before serving. Top with the cinnamon-nutmeg cream and drizzle with maple syrup.

Makes 4-8 Waffles.