Pecan-Ricotta Waffles Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Waffle Recipes. (Pecan-Ricotta Waffles Recipe). Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a little crunch from the pecans. Keep waffles warm in the oven as they complete cooking and come off the waffle iron. The ricotta adds tenderness, richness, and great texture to the waffles. Breakfast, brunch, or breakfast-for-dinner never looked better! Serve with butter, maple syrup, and additional pecans, if desired.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 waffles

Pecan-Ricotta Waffles Recipe

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups buttermilk

½ cup ricotta cheese

2 large eggs

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

melted and cooled

1 ½ teaspoons maple extract

cooking spray

¾ cup chopped pecans

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Nutritional Information

Pecan-Ricotta Waffles Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 468.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.7g 27%

Carbohydrates: 46.2g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 9.9g

Fat: 25.9g 40%

Saturated Fat: 9.1g 45%

Cholesterol: 108.8mg 36%

Vitamin A Iu: 497.1IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.4mg 42%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 0.9mg 2%

Folate: 100.1mcg 25%

Calcium: 237.4mg 24%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 44.4mg 16%

Potassium: 292.2mg 8%

Sodium: 477.1mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 50%

Calories From Fat: 233.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.