Description
Delicious homemade waffles served with a fresh blueberry compote and a tangy lemon ricotta cream, perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
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Waffle Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
Blueberry Compote
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or a splash of water (optional, for simmering)
Lemon Ricotta Cream
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Maple syrup, to taste (for mixing and drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it if necessary to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk and melted butter, mixing well.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the waffles tender. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Cook Blueberry Compote: In a small saucepan, simmer the fresh blueberries with a splash of water or lemon juice over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens into a compote.
- Make Lemon Ricotta Cream: In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with lemon zest and a small amount of maple syrup until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Cook Waffles: Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Plate the waffles and top them generously with blueberry compote and lemon ricotta cream. Drizzle additional maple syrup over the top as desired for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Resting the batter helps achieve fluffier waffles with better texture.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the lemon ricotta cream by adding more or less maple syrup depending on your preference.
- For a smoother compote, mash some of the blueberries while simmering.
- Ensure the waffle iron is properly preheated for crisp waffles.
- Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used for the compote; if frozen, thaw slightly before cooking.
