Little-Bitty Fudge Puppies

1 . Stage

For the Fudge Puppies: Place banana chips into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. (Tip: Alternatively, place chips in a plastic zip-top bag, seal it, and smash with a rolling pin.) Pour crushed chips into a small shallow bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring occasionally until smooth. (Tip: Be careful not to let even a drop of water get into melting chocolate or it will seize up and become unusable). Partially dip each waffle into the melted chocolate, gently shaking off excess, and then dredge in the crushed banana chips until well coated. Place on the prepared sheet and let chocolate set for about 30 minutes. Serve fudge puppies with fresh Sweet Whipped Cream on top or on the side.

2 . Stage

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring occasionally until smooth. (Tip: Be careful not to let even a drop of water get into melting chocolate or it will seize up and become unusable). Partially dip each waffle into the melted chocolate, gently shaking off excess, and then dredge in the crushed banana chips until well coated. Place on the prepared sheet and let chocolate set for about 30 minutes. Serve fudge puppies with fresh Sweet Whipped Cream on top or on the side.

3 . Stage

For the Sweet Whipped Cream: Place all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until roughly doubled in volume and stiff peaks form. (Check for stiff peaks by dipping a whisk or wooden spoon into the whipped cream and lifting it. Cream with stand up in stiff, slightly droopy peaks when whipped to perfection.)