In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Add eggs, vanilla, flour, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
Incorporate the softened butter and knead until smooth.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
Fold in the pearl sugar and divide the dough into 8 portions.
Heat a waffle iron and cook each portion for 3–4 minutes, until deeply golden and caramelized.
Place a warm waffle on a plate and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Garnish with fresh blueberries and raspberries.
Drizzle with caramel sauce or honey and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
Serve immediately and enjoy!