Black Forest Waffles Recipe

Start to Finish: 30 Minutes
Makes: 5 Waffles

Ingredients: 
- 1 Cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
- 3 Tbsp. of Confectioners' Sugar
- 2 Oz. of Unsweetened Chocolate: Chopped
- 3 Tbsp. of Shortening
- 1 3/4 Cups of Cake Flour
- 6 Tbsp. of Sugar
- 1 Tbsp. of Baking Powder
- 1/2 Tsp. of Salt
- 2 Eggs: Seperated
- 1 Cup of Milk
- 1 Can (21 oz) of Cherry Pie Filling
- Chocolate Sprinkles: Optional
- Fresh Mint: Optional

Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until serving.

2. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and milk until blended. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.

3. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions; keep warm.

4. Serve with whipped cream and pie filling. If desired, top with chocolate sprinkles.

Bon Appetit!