Monica Galetti’s coconut waffles with vanilla mascarpone and bananas

Monica Galetti puts a tropical twist on brunch with coconut waffles. Cook until golden, and don’t hold back with the vanilla mascarpone and sliced banana.

Monica Galetti was the first-ever female senior sous chef at Michel Roux Jr’s restaurant Le Gavroche. She later rose to fame as a judge on MasterChef: The Professionals. Monica is a judge on the Platinum Pudding competition for The Queen’s Jubilee, and with her husband David runs the acclaimed Mere restaurant in London.

  • Serves 4-6
  • Hands-on time 20 min

Nutrition

Calories
540kcals
Fat
36.8g (24.5g saturated)
Protein
10g
Carbohydrates
40.9g (16.1g sugars)
Fibre
2.4g
Salt
0.8g

delicious. tips

  1. The waffles can be made in advance. Cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container until ready to serve. Warm in a 160ºC fan/gas 4 oven for 5-10 minutes until warmed and crisp on the outside. Alternatively, wrap well and freeze for up to 1 month. Refresh in the oven from frozen.

  2. Don’t have a waffle iron? Heat a ridged griddle pan over a medium heat. Lightly oil the pan, then spoon several tablespoons of the waffle mixture into it and cook for 4-5 minutes until small bubbles appear on the surface. Carefully flip the waffle (it will still be runny on top), then cook on the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a warm oven while you cook the remaining batter.

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