Light Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Waffles (Print Version)
Fluffy, lemon-infused waffles with creamy ricotta for a light and bright breakfast or brunch.
# 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 - 3/4 cup ricotta cheese, whole milk preferred
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - Zest of 1 large lemon
11 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Serving
13 - Fresh berries
14 - Maple syrup or honey
15 - Powdered sugar
16 - Extra lemon zest
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the ricotta, milk, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or melted butter. Pour the batter onto the hot iron using about 1/2 cup per waffle, or as recommended for your iron. Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes per waffle.
06 - Serve immediately with your choice of toppings: fresh berries, syrup, powdered sugar, or a sprinkle of extra lemon zest.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The ricotta creates this almost custardy interior that makes you forget every dry waffle you have ever suffered through.
- Lemon wakes everything up without turning dessert sweet, so you can eat more than you reasonably should.
02 -
- The batter will seem too thick and you will want to add more milk, resist this urge.
- Opening the iron too early tears the waffle in half and ruins your morning.
03 -
- Microplane your zest directly over the bowl so the oils land in the batter not on your cutting board.
- Save the zested lemon for salad dressing later, waste nothing.