Waffle Preparation:

• Prepare ingredients per the instructions above.
• Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
• Lightly grease the waffle iron with non-stick spray.
• Pour enough batter onto the preheated waffle iron to cover the waffle grid, following the manufacturer's instructions.
• Close the waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, typically 3-5 minutes depending on your waffle iron.
• While the waffles are cooking, prepare the fruit by washing, slicing, and arranging it on a plate.
• Pour the whipping cream into a small bowl and whip the cream using a hand mixer until it begins to thicken, add the confectioners sugar and vanilla extract, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
• Brew and prepare the coffee to your liking.
• Once the waffles are cooked, carefully remove them from the waffle iron and place them on serving plates.
• Top each waffle with a generous dollop of whipped cream and arrange the prepared fruit on top. Optionally, drizzle with maple syrup for added sweetness.
• Serve the waffles with freshly brewed coffee on the side.