Oster GCDS-OST29808-SZ Aloha Dessert Waffles, prepared Macadamia Nut Waffles, ½tsp. 2 ml vanilla

Aloha Dessert Waffles

A pretty dessert that is guaranteed to please your guests

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8 prepared Macadamia Nut Waffles

1 cup (250 ml) sugar

3 Tbsp. (45 ml) cornstarch

1 can (8 oz. or 277 g) crushed pineapple, drained reserving juice

¼cup (50 ml) 150 Proof rum Vanilla ice cream

1 can (6 oz. or 170 g) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

½cup (125 ml) flaked coconut ⅓ cup (75 ml) Maraschino cherries,

chopped Cold water

In a large sauté pan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Measure pineapple juice and enough cold water to equal 1 ¼ cups (300 ml). Combine water mixture, orange juice and sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Add coconut, cherries and pineapple. Heat through. Keep warm on low heat. Slowly pour rum over top of mixture. Carefully ignite. Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream over each waffle. When flame dies, spoon sauce over ice cream. Serve immediately.

Yield: 5 Waffles

Chocolate Brownie WafflesHere’s a no-fuss dessert idea!

¼cup (50 ml) shortening or oil ⅔ cup (150 ml) sugar

2 squares (1 ounce or 28 g each) baking chocolate, melted

3 egg yolks

1½ cups (375 ml) all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp. (15 ml) baking powder ¼ tsp. (1 ml) salt

1¼ cups (300 ml) milk

½tsp. (2 ml) vanilla

½cup (125 ml) chopped nuts 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Preheat Waffle Maker. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar at medium-low until fluffy. Add chocolate and

egg yolks. Beat well. Add milk alternately with combined dry ingredients. Mix well. Add vanilla and nuts. By hand, gently fold in beaten egg white. Pour approximate ¾ cup (200 ml) batter over grids. Close Waffle Maker and bake until steam no longer escapes, about 3-5 minutes. Waffle will crisp as it cools. Repeat. Serve hot or cold with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup and chopped walnuts or pecans.

Yield: 6 Waffles

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