These Stranger Things themed waffles sound amazing

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Season two of Stranger Things dropped all the way back last year, and even though everyone's pretty much up to date on all that's been going on in The Upside Down, that doesn't mean that we're sick of hearing about it. Or if you are (what is wrong with you?), you definitely won't be sick of hearing about waffles. Because, honestly, who would be? And yes, there is a relevancy here, don't worry. The Craft Company has created recipes for some of the most well-liked TV shows on the telly or streaming at the moment - and it's hardly any surprise that Stranger Things in included on the list. The store's 80s inspired waffles from The Upside Down includes chocolate pudding, white chocolate, dark chocolate, maple syrup and all the sprinkles in the entire world. Pretty much everything you need to feel like you're going to overdose on sugar. Stunning. To make this deliciously decadent breakfast treat, you'll need the following items (warning, there's a lot of them). Waffles 75g melted butter 40g caster sugar 1 pinch salt 1 tbsp vanilla 3 eggs 225g flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 225ml buttermilk Chocolate Pudding 300ml milk 3 egg yolks 15g corn starch 2 tbsp butter 40g sugar 1 tsp vanilla 100g chocolate chips Decorative Gloop 4g powdered gelatine 2 tbsp water 1 tbsp thick cream 2 tbsp golden syrup Decorations 170g dark chocolate 3 tbsp white chocolate 3 tbsp golden syrup Black, brown, green, and yellow gel food colouring Maple syrup for waffles 350ml whipped cream Sugar sprinkles

So not that much to buy, clearly. And here's how you make the waffles themselves. Reserve a bit of time for them though - you gon' be busy. Waffles

1. Whisk all of your dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour in the wet ingredients before whisking them together.
2. Using a waffle maker, cook the waffles until golden brown. Then allow them to cool.

Chocolate Pudding

1. In a saucepan, whisk together all your ingredients apart from the butter and chocolate.
2. Once smooth, heat through on a low heat until it’s thick and bubbling. Make sure you’re constantly stirring to avoid it sticking. Cook for at least a minute while boiling to remove starchy flavours.
3. Place the remaining chocolate and butter into a glass bowl and pour your hot pudding mixture on top. Whisk together until smooth. If you notice any lumps at all, just run your mixture through a sieve to push them out before adding a few drops of your yellow gel colouring.
4. Next, cover with cling film and leave to cool.

Decorative Gloop

1. In another bowl, sprinkle your gelatine into water and allow it to sit for 5 minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.
2. Next, microwave your gelatine for 15 seconds at a time until smooth and melted.
3. Place your silicone or non-stick baking mat onto a baking tray. Pour a few tablespoons of the mix onto your mat and spread it out so it’s nice and thin. Stick in the fridge to set.
4. Repeat the process for each stack of waffles you plan to make.

Decorations

1. In a large bowl, melt 170g of dark chocolate. Measure out 3 tbsp of golden syrup and stir it in until it starts to seize up. Avoid over stirring or the fat will separate. Wrap it up and let it cool for 20 minutes.
2. Fill a large piping bag with your chocolate pudding. Now, pipe a layer of chocolate pudding between two waffles like a sandwich.
3. Repeat until you have as many stacks as you need. Three stacks is perfect.
4. Using another piping bag, pipe dollops of whipped cream around the top edge of your waffle stacks. Add plenty of sugar sprinkles.
5. Make 3 golf ball-sized balls from your chocolate dough. Roll each piece into a beautiful slug shape. Add them to each of your waffle stacks as you see fit. We like to put them on one half to represent the upside down.
6. Next, melt your white chocolate and add a few drops of your yellow food gel. Use a toothpick to add spots to your slugs.
7. For a disgusting detail, give your slugs a syrup glaze to make them appear shiny.
8. For the finishing touch, take your gelatine slime sheets from the fridge. Carefully tear pieces off and start draping them over the slug halves of your waffles until they look really gross.

Lastly, drip some regular syrup over your normal waffle halves for a beautifully traditional look – add some drops of black food colouring to syrup for the upside-down side. Stunning display.