coconut waffles

Like coconut? 

Like strawberries? 

Think mangoes aren't half bad either?

check, check, and check!

I thought I'd share with you this recipe for

Coconut Waffles with Strawberry-Mango Compote.  

I had this recipe given to me almost 10 years ago now and we make these waffles about once or twice a year in our home.

 With our local strawberry season just around the corner, I pulled this recipe out, along with a few others.  Strawberry season here is

short but sweet

and one must take advantage of it!

Coconut Waffles with Strawberry-Mango Compote

1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced 

1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into small cubes  

1 tablespoon sugar

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter , melted

1 cup milk

3 large eggs , beaten

1/2 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Fresh mint, for garnish

Toss the strawberries, mango and sugar in a bowl. Let stand for about 90 minutes.

Heat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions. Lightly oil the grids.

Meanwhile, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl to combine. Make a well in the center and pour in the melted butter, milk, eggs and coconut milk. Whisk just until smooth; do not over-mix. Mix in the coconut.

Spoon about 1/4 cup of the batter into the center of each quadrant of the waffle iron and close the iron. Cook until the waffle is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

Serve the waffles hot, spooning the compote on top.

Garnish with the mint leaves. Enjoy!