These waffles are spring on a plate. The almond flavor adds depth to a waffle that has great texture with bright and tart lemon curd topping.

Almond and Lemon Waffles
Ingredients: (for 3-6 servings)
1 cup waffle mix (plus water/oil as package instructs)
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup pearl sugar cubes (optional)
~3 tablespoons lemon curd

Directions:
Toast the almonds and warm the waffle iron.
Mix together the waffle batter and add in the extract, almond slivers, and pearl sugar.

Pour onto the hot waffle iron and cook for ~4 minutes.
Top with a smear of lemon curd, almonds, and whipped cream.

Enjoy!
I loved these. The lemon curd brings me back to lemon meringue pie when grandma would say yes to dessert at the restaurant even if the parents said no. The almond flavor makes such an impact. These are such a special brunch treat or also work for a weekday breakfast on the go.