Lemon Ricotta Waffles is a simple recipe to make fluffy waffles! It’s the perfect waffle recipe to have on hand for special occasions or whenever you wants delicious lemon waffles!
If you are looking for a truly special and unique waffle recipe, you need to try these Lemon Ricotta Waffles. Made with pockets of creamy ricotta, these waffles are super soft and fluffy and the perfect breakfast treat!
If you love lemon-ricotta recipes, don’t miss my Lemon Ricotta Muffins or these easy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Mix. Serve these waffles with my Ricotta Scrambled Eggs or Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese!
Lemon Ricotta Waffles Recipe
Lemon Ricotta Waffles are the best way to start the morning! These bright and flavorful waffles are soft and fluffy with the best texture.
This recipe is perfect for any lemon lover in your life. The bright lemony flavor pairs perfectly with the soft batter and creamy ricotta cheese.
You can make this recipe using a standard waffle maker, any type works. Or, if you’re a pancake person, you can turn the batter into pancakes and cook them on a nonstick skillet.
These are great to make ahead and perfect the next day too. I like to have batch on hand for the week and then just reheat them in a toaster oven or toaster when ready to eat.
So, if you love delicious waffle recipes, give these Lemon Ricotta Waffles a try. You’re going to love them!
Ingredients
- Flour: all purpose flour. Weigh the flour for accurate measurement.
- Sugar: granulated sugar.
- Baking Powder and Baking Soda: you will need both for this recipe.
- Salt: kosher salt works best.
- Milk: you can use whatever milk you have on hand. I always use whole milk.
- Eggs: you’ll need two large eggs.
- Vanilla: vanilla extract adds great flavor.
- Lemon: use both fresh lemon juice and lemon zest to flavor the waffles.
- Butter: melted butter, either salted or unsalted butter works.
- Ricotta: I recommend using whole milk ricotta cheese. If the ricotta seems wet, drain off any excess liquid before using.
Lemon Ricotta Waffles Topping
These lemon ricotta waffles are delicious on their own for breakfast, but can be toasted and eaten as a treat throughout the day.
- Maple Syrup: warm maple syrup or pancake syrup is the classic waffle topping.
- Butter: smear the tops of the warm waffles with butter for extra special treat.
- Blueberry sauce: make a simple blueberry sauce by simmering blueberries with a bit of sugar and water.
- Whipped cream: add some whipped cream on top for an extra special treat.
- Ice cream: who says these waffles have to be for breakfast? Treat yourself with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious and fun dessert.
How to Make Lemon Ricotta Waffles
Lemon Ricotta Waffles are a lemony treat you don’t want to miss! You’ll need a waffle iron for this recipe. I recommend using a Belgian waffle maker if you have one.
Step 1: mix dry ingredients
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Step 2: mix wet ingredients
In a medium bowl, use a whisk to mix together the eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and use a wooden spoon to mix until just combined. Be careful not to over mix the batter.
Step 3: fold in ricotta
Add in the drained ricotta cheese and use a rubber spatula to mix the ricotta in, scraping down the sides of the bowl. You don’t want to over mix the batter – clumps of ricotta in the batter is a good thing!
Step 4: cook the waffles
Lightly coat the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray or more butter. Pour enough waffle batter into the preheated waffle iron to just cover the grid (about ¼ to ⅓ cup). Close and cook per manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
You can serve immediately or keep the cooked waffles warm by placing on a baking sheet in a 200 degree oven until ready to serve.
Tips for Making the Best Waffles
- Don’t Overmix the Batter – Stir the ingredients just until combined; leaving some lumps prevents the waffles from becoming dense and tough and gives the waffles the perfect texture.
- Preheat and Grease the Waffle Iron Properly – Make sure the waffle iron is fully heated before adding batter, and lightly grease it with oil or butter to ensure crisp edges and easy release.
- Keep Waffles Warm in the Oven – Place cooked waffles on a wire rack in a low oven (200°F) to stay warm and crisp while making the rest of the batch.
More Breakfast Recipes
Lemon Ricotta Waffles
Equipment
- waffle maker
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 lemons, zest and juiced (about ⅓ cup juice, 2 tablespoons zest)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese, drained (whole milk or part skim)
- maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, lemon juice and zest, eggs, butter, and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened.
- Fold the ricotta into the batter using a rubber spatula being careful not to over mix. The batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
- Lightly coat the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray or more butter. Pour enough batter into the waffle iron to just cover the grid (about ¼ to ⅓ cup). Close and cook per manufacturer's instructions until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- You can serve immediately or keep the cooked waffles warm by placing on a baking sheet in a 200 degree oven until ready to serve.
