Lemon Ricotta Waffles Delight (Printable View)
Fluffy waffles infused with lemon zest and creamy ricotta, perfect with syrup and berries.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - Zest of 2 lemons
11 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Serving
13 - Maple syrup or lemon-infused syrup
14 - Fresh berries (optional)
15 - Powdered sugar (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the ricotta, milk, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with nonstick spray or a small amount of melted butter.
06 - Pour approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter onto the hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3-5 minutes per batch, following your waffle iron's timing guidelines.
07 - Serve immediately while hot, topped with maple syrup, fresh berries, and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The ricotta creates these impossibly tender interior crumbs while keeping edges perfectly crisp
- Fresh lemon transforms weekend breakfast into something that feels like a cafe treat
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- Overmixed batter makes tough waffles, so embrace those tiny lumps
- Lumpy batter is your friend, it means you haven't developed too much gluten yet
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- Add an extra teaspoon of lemon zest if you're serving these to true lemon lovers
- A splash of almond extract instead of vanilla creates a completely different but equally delicious variation