Waffle Wednesday

Bawstun Cream Wahffles

Let me see if I can translate what I was going to say into ChowdaHead talk:

Mawtha a'Gawd! What we gaht ovah heah are some wicked good Boston Cream Pie waffles. Dese aunt gahdidge. Theys so good, its like some guy from Hahvuhd made em up or whahevuh. Worth checkin out when ya nat woshin ya cahr or duin yahd wuck.

Vanilla malted waffles

2 C. all-purpose flour

1 Tbs. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 Tbs. sugar

2 Tbs. vanilla malted milk powder

1 tsp. vanilla

4 eggs, separated

1/2 C. vegetable oil

1 3/4 C. milk

Pastry cream custard

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/3 cup sugar

1 cup milk

3 large eggs

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Chocolate glaze

6 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), broken into pieces

3 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the pastry cream custard

In a saucepan whisk together the cornstarch, the sugar, and the milk, add the eggs, the cream, and the salt, and whisk the mixture until it is smooth. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean, reserving the pod for another use, add them to the cream mixture, and bring the custard to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly. Boil the custard, whisking, for 2 minutes, remove the pan from the heat, and whisk in the butter. Let the custard cool completely, whisking occasionally.

For chocolate glaze

In a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water melt the chocolate with the water, the butter, the corn syrup, and the salt, stirring until glaze is smooth, and remove the bowl from the pan.

For the waffles

Preheat greased Belgian waffle iron. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and malted milk powder. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Add vanilla, vegetable oil, and milk. Stir into flour mixture until smooth, but do not overbeat. Beat egg whites until peaked but not dry. Fold gently into batter. Bake waffles using Belgian waffle iron instructions.

Assemble

Be creative! Stack ‘em like an actual Boston Cream Pie- waffle, pastry cream custard, waffle, topped with oozing chocolate. Or just goop it all on for a hot mess! Who has time for aesthetics? Your taste buds will worship you for a nibble this good. However, your ass might not be so welcoming.