Lemon Ricotta Light Fluffy (Printable Version)

Light, fluffy waffles infused with fresh lemon zest and creamy ricotta, perfect for brunch or breakfast.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup whole milk 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 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions until ready for use.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the ricotta, milk, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy—avoid overmixing for best texture.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray or melted butter.
06 - Pour approximately 1/2 cup batter into the waffle iron, following your iron's specific capacity guidelines. Close the lid and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
07 - Remove cooked waffles and keep warm while repeating with remaining batter. Serve immediately with maple syrup, fresh berries, or powdered sugar.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The ricotta creates these impossibly fluffy pockets while keeping the waffle interior almost cake-like and tender
  • Fresh lemon zest and juice cut through the richness making every bite feel bright and awakening
  • They reheat beautifully so you can make a double batch and pretend you're that person who has fresh waffles on weekdays
02 -
  • The batter will look thicker than regular waffle batter and that's exactly right because of the ricotta
  • Don't be tempted to add more milk to thin it out or you'll lose that interior texture that makes these special
  • Lemon zest should be added gently so you don't press too hard and get the bitter white pith
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly so pull everything out about 30 minutes before you start
  • If your waffle iron has a settings dial start on medium-high and adjust based on how your first waffle turns out

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