Lemon Ricotta Fluffy Waffles (Printable View)

Fluffy waffles brightened with lemon zest and creamy ricotta for a delicious breakfast or brunch treat.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3 large eggs, separated
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - Zest of 2 lemons
11 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine egg yolks, milk, ricotta cheese, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
04 - In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form using an electric mixer or hand whisk.
05 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix as this can toughen the waffles.
06 - Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until incorporated, maintaining the airy texture.
07 - Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour batter onto the preheated iron, using about 1/2 to 3/4 cup per waffle depending on your model. Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
08 - Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ricotta creates the most tender interior while still giving you that restaurant quality crisp exterior we all chase after
  • Lemon zest and juice transform what could be a heavy breakfast into something bright and surprisingly light
  • These reheat beautifully so you can make a batch on Sunday and wake up to luxury all week long
02 -
  • Do not skip whipping the egg whites separately, this single step is what transforms good waffles into great ones
  • The batter will be thicker than you expect, this is normal and necessary for holding those deep pockets
  • Lemon zest can sometimes be bitter if you get into the white pith, use a light hand and stop when you see the white
03 -
  • Separate your eggs while they are still cold from the fridge, but let them come to room temperature before whipping the whites for maximum volume
  • If your ricotta seems watery, place it in a fine mesh sieve for 15 minutes before using to prevent soggy waffles

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