Pecan-Ricotta Waffles

Ricotta adds tenderness, richness, and great texture to these waffles that are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a little crunch from the pecans.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 468 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• cooking spray
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
• 0.75 cup chopped pecans
• 1.5 cups buttermilk
• 1.5 teaspoons maple extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes, making sure the waffle is fully cooked before lifting the lid (the steam slows down once the waffles are done). Remove waffle, place on a baking sheet without stacking, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and place in the preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 4

Combine buttermilk, ricotta cheese, and eggs in a large bowl; blend with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in melted butter and maple extract. Add flour mixture to buttermilk mixture and stir until just combined but still lumpy; don't overmix or the waffles will be tough and chewy.

Step 5

Lightly spray the waffle iron grids with cooking spray, if needed, following the manufacturer's instructions for cooking. Add about 1 cup of batter depending on the size of your waffle iron, spreading evenly, and sprinkle batter with about 2 to 3 tablespoons pecans.