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Lemon Ricotta Waffles with Honey and Pistachio Crunch

2023-02-15 - Written by: Emily J. Miller

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Lemon Ricotta Waffles with Honey and Pistachio Crunch

A twist on traditional waffles, these lemon ricotta waffles are infused with the brightness of citrus and topped with a crunchy honey and pistachio mixture.

Lemon Ricotta Waffles with Honey and Pistachio Crunch

Servings

6-8 waffles

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes per batch of 4-6 waffles

Ingredients

For the waffles:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese

For the honey and pistachio topping:

  • 2 tablespoons pure honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, lemon juice, and melted butter.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the ricotta cheese until smooth.
  6. The batter should still be slightly lumpy. If it's too thick, add a little more milk. If it's too thin, add a little more flour.
  7. Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the center of the waffle iron and spread it out to the edges.
  8. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown and crispy.
  9. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the waffle iron between each use.
  10. To make the honey and pistachio topping, mix together the honey, chopped pistachios, and confectioners' sugar in a small bowl.
  11. Serve the waffles hot topped with a drizzle of the honey and pistachio mixture.

Notes

You can also add fresh berries or whipped cream on top of the waffles for extra flavor and texture. Experiment with different flavors like adding cocoa powder to the batter for chocolate waffles!