Pecan-Ricotta Waffles

Ricotta adds tenderness, richness, and great texture to this pecan-ricotta waffles recipe. With crisp outsides and soft insides, pecans add crunch.

• 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

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; set aside.

Step 5

Lightly coat waffle iron with cooking spray, as needed, according to manufacturer's instructions. Add about 1 cup batter depending on the size of the waffle iron, spreading evenly; sprinkle with 2 to 3 tablespoons pecans.