Create a visually stunning and customizable brunch charcuterie board featuring mini pancakes and waffles for interactive dining.
Author:emilyharrison
Prep Time:25 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:45 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Griddling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for cooking
1 cup waffle mix (prepared according to package directions)
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1 pint fresh blueberries
1 cup raspberries
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the mini pancakes: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, and melted butter. Combine wet and dry ingredients; mix until just combined. Cook small dollops of batter on a lightly buttered griddle to form mini pancakes. Keep warm.
Prepare the waffle bites: Cook small amounts of waffle batter on a waffle iron or use pre-made mini waffles. Keep warm.
Make the cream cheese spread: Beat softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the board: Select a large wooden board or platter for your breakfast platter. Start by placing small bowls for maple syrup and powdered sugar.
Arrange the main items: Place piles of mini pancakes and waffle bites artfully on the board.
Add fruit variety: Scatter sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries around the pancakes and waffles.
Place the spread: Dollop or pipe the cream cheese spread onto the board in an appealing spot.
Garnish: Dust the entire board lightly with powdered sugar for a professional food styling finish.
Serve immediately for interactive dining.
Notes
For easy cleanup, line your board with parchment paper before arranging ingredients.
To achieve a ‘Visually Stunning’ look, group similar colors together before scattering contrasting colors around them.
Prepare all batters ahead of time and cook just before serving to maintain warmth.